A penetration test begins with authorization, not with scanning. Rules of engagement define what may be tested, when testing may occur, which techniques are prohibited […]
PenTest+ PT0-003
CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-003: OSINT for Penetration Testing
Open-source intelligence can make an authorized penetration test more efficient because it helps the tester understand the target before interacting deeply with production systems. In […]
CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-003: Testing API Authentication and Authorization
API security testing should begin with identity and authorization boundaries, not with random input mutation. Modern APIs expose business actions and data through structured endpoints, […]
CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-003: Post-Exploitation Decisions
Post-exploitation in an authorized penetration test is a decision problem, not a contest to see how far the tester can go. Once the engagement has […]