The Director of Ethical Hacking is a leadership role responsible for overseeing and managing a team of ethical hackers or penetration testers who are tasked with identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in an organization's systems and networks.

The primary responsibility of the Director of Ethical Hacking is to ensure the security and integrity of an organization's information systems and data by leading the planning, development, and execution of ethical hacking projects. This includes establishing and maintaining a comprehensive security testing program that aligns with the organization's overall security strategy.

In addition, the Director of Ethical Hacking is responsible for the following:

1. Leading the Ethical Hacking team in conducting security assessments and penetration testing of the organization's systems and networks to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses.

2. Developing and implementing policies and procedures for ethical hacking activities that comply with legal, regulatory, and industry standards.

3. Managing the Ethical Hacking team's resources, including personnel, budgets, and tools, to ensure the team is adequately equipped to perform their duties.

4. Collaborating with other departments, such as IT, Security, Legal, and Compliance, to coordinate ethical hacking activities and ensure that security testing aligns with business objectives.

5. Providing regular reports and presentations to senior management and stakeholders on ethical hacking activities, vulnerabilities identified, and remediation efforts.

6. Staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and emerging threats to ensure that ethical hacking activities remain relevant and effective.

The ideal candidate for this role should have significant experience in ethical hacking, network security, and vulnerability management, as well as a strong understanding of industry standards and best practices. They should also possess excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with other departments and stakeholders. A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field is typically required for this role, along with relevant professional certifications, such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH.