It is not about claiming expertise, it is about "intent". In order for a security expert to perform any Penetration (Pen) testing, there has to be a written agreement signed by the client (target) and the Pen tester stating what will be done and where it will be done in order for the tester actions to not be illegal. have been prosecuted by companies they embarrassed by identifying and informing them of flaws without a written agreement. If you expose a flaw that embarrasses a company, you might still get jammed up having to prove your intent what innocent.
It is not about claiming expertise, it is about "intent". In order for a security expert to perform any Penetration (Pen) testing, there has to be a written agreement signed by the client (target) and the Pen tester stating what will be done and where it will be done in order for the tester actions to not be illegal. [Computer ethical hacking enthusiasts](https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/10713-white-hat-hacker-career.html) have been prosecuted by companies they embarrassed by identifying and informing them of flaws without a written agreement. If you expose a flaw that embarrasses a company, you might still get jammed up having to prove your intent what innocent.
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