Metasploit Revealed: Secrets of the Expert Pentester

Preinteractions

The very first phase of a penetration test, preinteractions, involves a discussion of the critical factors regarding the conduct of a penetration test on a client's organization, company, institute, or network; this is done with the client. This serves as the connecting line between the penetration tester and the client. Preinteractions help a client get enough knowledge on what is about to be done over his or her network/domain or server. Therefore, the tester will serve here as an educator to the client. The penetration tester also discusses the scope of the test, all the domains that will be tested, and any special requirements that will be needed while conducting the test on the client's behalf. This includes special privileges, ...