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Kali Linux 2018: Assuring Security by Penetration Testing - Fourth Edition
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Kali Linux 2018: Assuring Security by Penetration Testing - Fourth Edition

by Shiva V. N. Parasram, Alex Samm, Damian Boodoo, Gerard Johansen, Lee Allen, Tedi Heriyanto, Shakeel Ali
October 2018
Intermediate to advanced
528 pages
12h 33m
English
Packt Publishing
Content preview from Kali Linux 2018: Assuring Security by Penetration Testing - Fourth Edition

Penetration Testing Methodology

One of the most vital factors in conducting a successful pen test is the fundamental methodology. A lack of a formal methodology means no uniformity, and I am sure you don't want to be the one funding a pen test and watching the testers poking around cluelessly.

A methodology defines a set of rules, practices, and procedures that are pursued and implemented during the course of any information-security audit program. A penetration testing methodology defines a roadmap with practical ideas and proven practices that can be followed to assess the true security posture of a network, application, system, or any combination thereof.

While a penetration tester's skills need to be specific for the job, the manner in ...

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ISBN: 9781789341768