Penetration Testing & Red Teaming - Cyber Security Advance
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Penetration Testing & Red Teaming

Penetration Testing & Red Teaming

Advanced techniques for penetration testing and red teaming are essential for uncovering vulnerabilities and improving organizational defenses. The information presented covers the phases of a penetration test, the difference between penetration testing and red teaming, key tools and frameworks like OSSTMM and MITRE ATT&CK, and the importance of crafting a comprehensive pentest report for effective remediation.

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  1. 1
    Penetration Testing Vs. Red Teaming

    This section distinguishes between penetration testing and red teaming,...

  2. 2
    Phases Of A Penetration Test

    The phases of a penetration test encompass the structured approach taken to...

  3. 2.1
    Reconnaissance

    Reconnaissance is the initial phase of a penetration test where security...

  4. 2.2
    Scanning & Enumeration

    This section explores Scanning & Enumeration as a critical phase in...

  5. 2.3
    Exploitation

    This section covers the exploitation phase in penetration testing, focusing...

  6. 2.4
    Post-Exploitation

    This section focuses on the critical phase of a penetration test called...

  7. 2.5

    Reporting is a crucial phase in penetration testing that entails documenting...

  8. 3
    Key Tools And Frameworks

    This section covers essential tools and frameworks that are vital for...

  9. 3.1

    This section introduces essential tools and frameworks used in penetration...

  10. 3.2

    This section covers key frameworks in penetration testing and red teaming...

  11. 4
    Social Engineering In Red Teaming

    Social engineering techniques are critical in red teaming to test...

  12. 5
    Crafting A Professional Report

    This section outlines the essential components of a professional penetration...

What we have learnt

  • Penetration testing identifies and exploits security weaknesses to strengthen defenses.
  • Red teaming simulates realistic attack scenarios to test overall security posture.
  • Tools like Nmap, Burp Suite, and Metasploit are essential in offensive security.
  • Comprehensive reporting is crucial for remediation and compliance.

Key Concepts

-- Penetration Testing
The process of identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in systems to improve security.
-- Red Teaming
The practice of simulating real-world attacks to test and improve an organization's defenses.
-- OSSTMM
Open Source Security Testing Methodology Manual, a framework for security testing.
-- MITRE ATT&CK
A knowledge base of adversary tactics and techniques based on real-world observations.

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