pt-lotl-techniques
Living-off-the-Land (LotL) Techniques
Authorized Use Only
Execute LotL techniques only within explicitly approved scope, target systems, and test windows. Document every action with timestamps. Stop immediately if impact exceeds rules of engagement.
Objectives
- Simulate realistic threat actor behavior using only native OS tools.
- Demonstrate attack paths without introducing custom malware.
- Validate detection gaps and measure real-world exploitability.
- Produce reproducible evidence for reporting.
Approach
LotL abuses tools that already exist on the target — scripting engines, admin utilities, and built-in OS features — to blend in with legitimate activity.
Decide platform first, then select techniques:
More from santosomar/ethical-hacking-agent-skills
pt-scanning
Performs authorized security scanning using static, dynamic, and vulnerability-focused methods. Use when mapping exposed services, profiling application behavior, and identifying known weaknesses for validation.
1pt-report-creation
Creates penetration test deliverables for executive and technical audiences, including prioritized findings and remediation plans. Use when drafting, structuring, or finalizing pen test reports from collected evidence.
1pt-fuzzing-web-api
Performs authorized fuzzing of web applications and APIs to discover input validation failures, parser bugs, and stability issues. Use when testing HTTP endpoints, request parameters, payload handling, and error behavior under malformed or unexpected inputs.
1pt-analysis-reporting
Produces penetration test reports with executive summary, technical findings, and remediation guidance. Use when consolidating test evidence, prioritizing risk, and preparing stakeholder-ready deliverables.
1pt-post-exploitation
Performs authorized post-exploitation activities to assess impact, lateral movement paths, credential exposure, and detection gaps after initial compromise. Use when a foothold has been validated and the test requires controlled impact expansion analysis.
1pt-maintaining-access
Evaluates whether an attacker could retain foothold and move laterally after initial compromise, within strict authorization limits. Use when testing persistence, session resilience, and detection/response effectiveness during a pen test.
1