# Pentesting * [Pentesting Execution Standard](http://www.pentest-standard.org/index.php/Main_Page) Authorized audit of security systems of computers and networks. * [Rules of Engagement -- Cheat Sheet](https://sansorg.egnyte.com/dl/bF4I3yCcnt/?) * Permissions * Scope * Rules ## Methodology * Steps * Reconnaissance * Enumeration/Scanning * Gaining Access * Privilege Escalation * Covering Tracks * Reporting ### Reconnaissance * Duck / SearX / metacrawler / google * Wikipedia * [Shodan.io](http://www.shodan.io) * PeopleFinder.com * who.is * sublist3r * hunter.io * builtwith.com * wappalyzer ### Enumeration * nmap * nikto * gobuster * dirbuster * metasploit * enum4linux / linpeas / winpeas / linenum ### Exploitation ### Post Exploitation * Pivoting #### Privilege Escalation * Vertically or horizontally #### Covering Tracks #### Reporting * Includes * Vulnerabilities * Criticality * Description * Countermeasures * Finding summary ## Frameworks * [OSSTMM3](https://www.isecom.org/OSSTMM.3.pdf) * [NIST](https://www.nist.gov/cyberframework) * [CAF](https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/caf/caf-principles-and-guidance)