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The first steps in a **penetration test** are crucial for setting the tone, scope, legality, and technical approach for the engagement. Hereâs a structured breakdown of what you should do at the beginning:
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## **1. Understand the Rules of Engagement**
Before any technical action, ensure all parties are aligned on:
- **Authorization**: Ensure **written and signed permission** from the client or target organization.
- **Scope**: Define what systems, applications, and networks are in scope (and what is out of scope).
- **Timeframe**: Set clear start and end dates.
- **Allowed Techniques**: Agree on tools, types of attacks (e.g., phishing, social engineering), and whether denial-of-service is permitted.
- **Contact Protocols**: Set up emergency contacts and communication expectations.
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## **2. Information Gathering (Reconnaissance)**
### **Passive Reconnaissance (no direct interaction with the target)**
- **WHOIS Lookup**: Gather domain registration details.
- **DNS Enumeration**: Identify subdomains (using tools like `Amass`, `Sublist3r`).
- **OSINT (Open Source Intelligence)**:
- Search for leaked credentials, employee information, exposed code (e.g., on GitHub).
- Look for public documents that may expose metadata (e.g., document properties with usernames).
### **Active Reconnaissance (direct interaction)**
- **Ping sweep / Network scanning** (within scope) using tools like `Nmap`.
- **Port scanning**: Identify open ports and services.
- **Service enumeration**: Use `Nmap`, `Nikto`, or `Enum4linux` to identify software versions and configurations.
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## **3. Threat Modeling**
- Map out what services and systems are exposed.
- Identify likely vulnerabilities based on version and configuration.
- Prioritize based on potential impact and exploitability.
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## **4. Create a Testing Plan**
- Organize your plan of attack:
- Which systems will you target first?
- What techniques or exploits will you try?
- What tools will you use?
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## **5.
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