Penetration Testing Methodology

Apply systematic penetration testing methodologies to identify vulnerabilities and assess security posture through simulated attacks.

When to Use This Skill

• Conducting security assessments or audits
• Performing red team exercises
• Validating security controls effectiveness
• Meeting compliance requirements (PCI DSS, SOC 2)
• Testing application security before deployment
• Assessing infrastructure security
• Training security teams

Core Concepts

Penetration Testing Phases