Penetration Testing - Cybersecurity Hub

What is Penetration Testing?

Penetration Testing (Pen Testing) is the practice of testing a computer system, network, or application to identify security vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers.

Penetration Testing Phases

Reconnaissance: Gathering information about the target.
Scanning: Identifying open ports and services.
Exploitation: Attempting to exploit vulnerabilities.
Post-Exploitation: Maintaining access and analyzing impact.
Reporting: Documenting findings and recommendations.

Penetration Testing Tools

Metasploit

A framework for developing and executing exploits.

Nmap

A network scanning tool for discovering hosts and services.

Burp Suite

A web vulnerability scanner and proxy tool.

Wireshark

A network protocol analyzer for capturing and analyzing traffic.

Interactive Example: Simulate a Port Scan

Enter an IP address to simulate a port scan:

Resources

Legal Disclaimer

Penetration Testing should only be conducted with proper authorization. Unauthorized testing is illegal and unethical.