The Penetration Testing Process
A systematic approach to security testing
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Pre-Engagement
Planning, scoping, and preparation
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Passive Reconnaissance
Gathering information without direct interaction
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Active Reconnaissance
Direct interaction with target systems
4 commands
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Scanning & Discovery
Network and port scanning
3 commands
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Enumeration
Detailed information gathering
25 commands
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Vulnerability Assessment
Identifying security weaknesses
9 commands
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Exploitation
Gaining initial access
26 commands
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Post-Exploitation
Activities after gaining access
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Privilege Escalation
Elevating access rights
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Lateral Movement
Moving between systems
10 commands
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Persistence
Maintaining access
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Command & Control
Remote command execution infrastructure
10 commands
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Data Exfiltration
Extracting sensitive data
5 commands
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Covering Tracks
Removing evidence
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Reporting
Documentation and findings
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