Penetration Testing

This section focuses on advanced techniques used in the reconnaissance phase of penetration testing. You will explore methods for gathering information about target systems, networks, and applications without being detected. Topics include open-source intelligence (OSINT), DNS enumeration, advanced scanning techniques, and leveraging tools like Shodan and Maltego for intelligence gathering. This section evaluates your ability to perform detailed and stealthy reconnaissance to prepare for further penetration testing phases.

This section delves into the exploitation and post-exploitation phases of penetration testing. It covers techniques to exploit identified vulnerabilities, gain unauthorized access, and maintain control over compromised systems. Topics include privilege escalation, lateral movement, data extraction, and setting up persistence mechanisms. This section tests your ability to simulate real-world attack scenarios and effectively manage the aftermath of a successful exploitation.

This section focuses on techniques and tools used to assess the security of web applications. It includes testing for vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), insecure deserialization, and more. You will also explore authentication, authorization, and session management flaws. This section evaluates your ability to apply penetration testing methodologies to uncover and mitigate risks in web applications.