Hiring Freelance Ethical Hackers: What to Know

Freelance ethical hackers can deliver excellent security work at strong value, but only if you vet them properly. Here is how to hire freelance talent without taking on risk.

Vet before you hire

• Confirm certifications and ask for references you can check.
• Review past work or a sample report.
• Make sure they will work under written authorization.

Set the engagement up right

• Define scope, timing, and deliverables in writing.
• Agree on how findings and your data will be handled.
• Only authorize testing of assets you own or control.

If you would rather skip the vetting, our ethical hacking service connects you with pre-vetted professionals under a clear scope.