Penetration TestingMethodology Flowchart
A comprehensive, industry-standard approach to security assessment and penetration testing.Follow the structured phases to ensure thorough and professional security evaluations.
Assessment Progress
0 of 16 phases completedInformation Gathering
Passive information gathering to understand the target organization, infrastructure, and potential attack vectors without direct interaction.
Subdomain Discovery
Systematic discovery of subdomains to expand the attack surface and identify additional entry points.
Port Scanning
Comprehensive analysis of open ports and services to identify potential attack vectors.
Web Application Analysis
Comprehensive analysis of web applications including technology stack, directories, and potential vulnerabilities.
Social Engineering
Human-based intelligence gathering and psychological manipulation techniques to extract information or gain access.
Service Enumeration
Deep analysis of specific services to gather detailed information and identify misconfigurations.
Vulnerability Assessment
Systematic identification and analysis of security vulnerabilities using automated tools and manual techniques.
Web Vulnerability Testing
Comprehensive testing of web applications for common and advanced security vulnerabilities.
Credential Attacks
Various techniques to obtain, crack, or bypass authentication mechanisms.
System Exploitation
Active exploitation of identified vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access to systems.
Initial Access
Establishing and maintaining initial foothold in the target environment.
Lateral Movement
Moving through the network to access additional systems and expand control.
Privilege Escalation
Gaining higher-level permissions and administrative access to systems.
Data Extraction
Identifying, accessing, and exfiltrating sensitive data from compromised systems.
Persistence
Maintaining long-term access to compromised systems and networks.
Reporting & Documentation
Comprehensive documentation of findings, methodologies, and recommendations.
