CHAPTER 2: PREPARING TO CONDUCT A PENETRATION TEST
Conducting a successful penetration test is a challenge for even the most experienced penetration tester. A penetration test requires perseverance and creativity, as well as a bit of luck. Luck must be earned, however; as Samuel Goldwyn once said, “I make my own luck and the harder I work, the luckier I get.10” The pen tester is always best following a clear and structured methodology that will ensure that all possible avenues of attack are explored and no potential vulnerability is overlooked.
Most pen testers use Linux®-based operating systems for their work. A further explanation of Linux, and some if its features can be found in Appendix 1: Linux, at the end of this book. A person that is ...
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