The book structures a penetration test into four distinct phases:
Moving through the network using "Pass-the-Hash" techniques and taking control of Active Directory domain admin accounts. Phase 4: Documentation & Cleanup The_Art_of_Network_Penetration_Testing_How_to_t...
Deploying backdoor web shells on Tomcat or Jenkins and exploiting SQL Server stored procedures. The book structures a penetration test into four
Reversing configuration changes, deactivating local user accounts, and removing malicious files. deactivating local user accounts
Enumerating network services, understanding communication protocols, and identifying listening ports.
Finding unpatched software (e.g., MS17-010 Eternal Blue), authentication weaknesses, and misconfigurations. Phase 2: Focused Penetration