July 12, 2025

From Hacking to Report Writing: An Introduction to Security and Penetration Testing

42 minutes

Provides an introduction to security and penetration testing, offering practical guidance from initial setup to report writing. It covers various types of security tests, including black, white, and gray box approaches, explaining their advantages and disadvantages. The material also discusses vulnerability identification and exploitation, detailing methods such as network scanning with Nmap, password attacks using Hydra and Medusa, and exploiting web application flaws like SQL injection based on the OWASP Top Ten. Furthermore, the text addresses technical preparations for security testers, emphasizing the importance of tools, data handling, and ethical considerations like obtaining proper authorization and liability insurance, all while providing insights into real-world hacking examples and offering advice on becoming a more effective security tester.

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