Hi, my name is Alex Tushinsky.
Welcome to my course, Pen testing: Planning, Scoping, and Recon.
I'm a cybersecurity and software development consultant at Left To
My Own Devices Computer Solutions, where I work on software
development projects and help ensure that businesses are protected
from various cyber threats.
Penetration testing is one of the most popular aspects of cyber
security these days, and this course is designed to help you get
started with a pen test engagement.
In this course, we're going to cover the initial phases of a
penetration test and get a handle on why these are the most
important aspects of a successful engagement.
Some of the major topics that we'll cover include: identification of
scope, goals, and objectives for the test; review the various
documents, such as the rules of engagement,
statement of work,
the NDA, and the communications plan; discuss the legal aspects of the test,
including how to work with third‑party cloud providers; good note taking
skills and what to look for in a good note taking application.
Finally, we'll talk about passive reconnaissance and review
some of the tools that let us discover details about our
client without actively engaging them.
By the end of this course, you'll have a handle on these initial steps
of a penetration test and be able to determine scope,
set realistic goals and expectations,
document your findings, and be able to perform passive reconnaissance.
Before beginning the course, you should be familiar with the basic
penetration testing methodology and terminology.
After this course, you can feel comfortable diving into other
topics on the Pluralsight red team path and learn more about the
tools used for penetration testing.
I hope that you'll join me on this journey to learn these foundational
steps in a successful penetration test with this course,
Pen Testing: Planning, Scoping, and Recon, here on Pluralsight.