penetration-testing
Ethical hacking and security testing methodologies using penetration testing tools, exploit frameworks, and manual security validation. Use when assessing application security posture and identifying exploitable vulnerabilities.
What this skill does
# Penetration Testing
## Table of Contents
- [Overview](#overview)
- [When to Use](#when-to-use)
- [Quick Start](#quick-start)
- [Reference Guides](#reference-guides)
- [Best Practices](#best-practices)
## Overview
Systematic security testing to identify, exploit, and document vulnerabilities in applications, networks, and infrastructure through simulated attacks.
## When to Use
- Pre-production security validation
- Annual security assessments
- Compliance requirements (PCI-DSS, ISO 27001)
- Post-incident security review
- Third-party security audits
- Red team exercises
## Quick Start
Minimal working example:
```python
# pentest_framework.py
import requests
import socket
import subprocess
import json
from typing import List, Dict
from dataclasses import dataclass, asdict
from datetime import datetime
@dataclass
class Finding:
severity: str
category: str
target: str
vulnerability: str
evidence: str
remediation: str
cvss_score: float
class PenetrationTester:
def __init__(self, target: str):
self.target = target
self.findings: List[Finding] = []
def test_sql_injection(self, url: str) -> None:
// ... (see reference guides for full implementation)
```
## Reference Guides
Detailed implementations in the `references/` directory:
| Guide | Contents |
|---|---|
| [Automated Penetration Testing Framework](references/automated-penetration-testing-framework.md) | Automated Penetration Testing Framework |
| [Burp Suite Automation Script](references/burp-suite-automation-script.md) | Burp Suite Automation Script |
## Best Practices
### ✅ DO
- Get written authorization
- Define clear scope
- Use controlled environments
- Document all findings
- Follow responsible disclosure
- Provide remediation guidance
- Verify fixes after patching
- Maintain chain of custody
### ❌ DON'T
- Test production without approval
- Cause service disruption
- Exfiltrate sensitive data
- Share findings publicly
- Exceed authorized scope
- Use destructive payloads
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