Chapter 12
Order of Operations for Your Tools
During a penetration test you go through various phases. What are those phases and what tools should be used in what order in each of the phases? Of course this can vary somewhat depending on your skill level, the environment you are working in, the terms of the agreement with your client, the tools you have at your disposal, and so on, but in general, here are the phases and the tools to use in each phase. Not all tools are necessary in every phase, and other tools not listed could be used in place of those I list.
Reconnaissance
Remember that this step is essential—critical. Do not just jump in and begin using tools trying to hack into a system somewhere. That’s what impatient losers do (it’s also ...
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