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Table of Contents
| No. | Types of Pentesting | No. | Directory Name | | --- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | 1 | Web Application Security | 11 | Active Directory Security | | 2 | API Security | 12 | Infrastructure Security | | 3 | Mobile Application Security | 13 | Threat Modeling | | 4 | Thick Client Application Security | 14 | IoT Security | | 5 | Source Code Review | 15 | OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) | | 6 | Network Security | 16 | Blockchain Security | | 7 | Wi-Fi Security | 17 | CI/CD Pipeline Security | | 8 | Cloud Security | 18 | Docker Container Security | | 9 | DevSecOps | 19 | Phishing Penetration Testing | | 10 | Configuration Review | 20 | Forensic Analysis |
| No. | Types of Pentesting | Description | | --- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- | | 1 | Web Application Security | Assess and secure web applications for vulnerabilities. | | 2 | API Security | Test and enhance the security of APIs and microservices. | | 3 | Mobile Application Security | Evaluate the security of mobile apps and devices. | | 4 | Thick Client Application Security | Assess thick client applications for security issues. | | 5 | Source Code Review | Analyze source code to identify and rectify vulnerabilities. | | 6 | Network Security | Secure networks by identifying and addressing weaknesses. | | 7 | Wi-Fi Network Security | Evaluate the security of Wi-Fi networks and access points. | | 8 | Cloud Security | Assess the security of cloud-based systems and services. | | 9 | Active Directory Security | Evaluate the security of Active Directory environments. | | 10 | Infrastructure Security | Secure the underlying IT infrastructure and assets. | | 11 | Threat Modeling | Model and assess threats to enhance system security. | | 12 | IoT Security | Identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in IoT devices. | | 13 | OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) | Gather intelligence from open sources for security analysis. | | 14 | Blockchain Security | Assess blockchain systems for security and compliance. | | 15 | CI/CD Pipeline Security | Evaluate the security of continuous integration pipelines. | | 16 | Docker Container Security | Secure Docker containers and containerized applications. | | 17 | DevSecOps | Integrate security practices throughout the DevOps lifecycle. | | 18 | Phishing Penetration Testing | Simulate and analyze phishing attacks for awareness training. | | 19 | Configuration Review | Examine and verify system configurations for security issues. | | 20 | Forensic Analysis | Investigate and analyze digital evidence post-incident. |
🛡️ Pentesting & Tools 🛡️
40 Plus Type of Security Assessment Tools
Penetration Testing and Tools
| Category | Tools | | -------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Web Application Pentesting | Acunetix, Burp Suite Professional, Dirb, FFUF, Nmap, Nikto, Nuclei, OWASP ZAP, SQLMap, WhatWeb, WPScan, Invicti (Netsparker), Fortify WebInspect | | Android Security | adb, APKTool, Apkscan, AndroBugs, Android Studio / Genymotion, AppMon, Dexter/Objection (Objection), Drozer, Frida, Magisk, MITMProxy, MobSF, Quark Engine, JADX | | iOS Security | checkra1n, Class-dump, Frida, iMazing, iOS-decrypt, iOS-Hook, MobSF, Needle, Objection, Palera1n, Passionfruit, SSL Kill Switch 2, Cycript | | API Pentesting | Burp Suite Professional, GraphQL Raider, GraphQL Voyager, Insomnia, Kite Runner, Postman, Swagger UI | | Secure Code Review | Bandit, Checkmarx, CodeQL, FindSecBugs, Gitleaks, Semgrep, SonarQube, Snyk, Veracode, Fortify Static (Workbench/Audit) | | Thick-Client Security | Burp Suite Professional, dnSpy, de4dot, Fiddler, Ghidra, IDA Pro, OllyDbg, Process Explorer, x64dbg, CFF Explorer, Sysinternals Suite, Wireshark | | Network Pentesting | Bettercap, CrackMapExec, Metasploit, Netcat, Nessus, Nmap, OpenVAS, Responder, Wireshark |
Extended version
| Category | Tools | | --------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Active Directory Pentesting | BloodHound, Mimikatz, CrackMapExec, Impacket, Kerbrute, Rubeus, LDAPDomainDump, SharpHound, PowerView, ADRecon | | Cloud Security | Prowler, ScoutSuite, CloudSploit, Pacu, Steampipe, CloudMapper, NCC Scout, kube-bench, Terrascan, KICS | | IoT Security | Firmwalker, Binwalk, Firmware-Mod-Kit, Shodan, RIOT, JTAGulator, Qiling, Ghidra, Avatar2, Firmadyne | | Firewall Pentesting | hping3, NPing, Scapy, Zmap, firewalk, FTester, Nmap (Firewall Bypass), Packet Sender, T50, Ettercap, TCPReplay | | Firmware Analysis | Binwalk, Firmware Analysis Toolkit (FAT), QEMU, Ghidra, IDA Pro, Firmware-Mod-Kit, Radare2, Firmadyne | | Container Security | Trivy, Aqua Microscanner, Clair, Anchore, Docker Bench, kube-hunter, Falco, Sysdig, Snyk, Grype | | WiFi Pentesting | Aircrack-ng, Kismet, Bettercap, Reaver, Fluxion, Wireshark, hcxtools, Fern WiFi Cracker, Wifiphisher, Hashcat | | DevSecOps | GitHub Advanced Security, Trivy, Snyk, Anchore, OWASP Dependency-Check, Jenkins, Checkmarx, Veracode, Dagda, Sysdig Secure, Cloud Custodian, Bridgecrew, Kubescape | | OSINT | theHarvester, Maltego, SpiderFoot, Recon-ng, Shodan, FOCA, Google Dorks, OSINT Framework, GHunt, Sherlock, PhoneInfoga | | Configuration Review | Lynis, OpenSCAP, Auditd, Tripwire, cis-cat Pro, Chef InSpec, Prowler, Kubescape | | Phishing Simulation | GoPhish, SET, Evilginx2, Phishery, King Phisher, Modlishka, Phishing Frenzy | | Forensics | Autopsy, Volatility, Sleuth Kit, FTK Imager, Redline, Magnet AXIOM, X-Ways, Bulk Extractor, ExifTool | | Blockchain Security | Mythril, Slither, Manticore, Remix IDE, Oyente, SmartCheck, Echidna, Tenderly | | Threat Modeling | Microsoft TMT, OWASP Threat Dragon, IriusRisk, SeaSponge, Draw.io, Pytm | | Red Team Tools | Cobalt Strike, Sliver, Mythic, Empire, Metasploit, Brute Ratel, Koadic, FudgeC2, Nishang, PowerShell Empire | | Blue Team Tools | Velociraptor, Wazuh, OSQuery, GRR, Sysmon, CrowdStrike Falcon, Elastic Security, Sigma Rules | | SIEM & Log Analysis | Splunk, ELK Stack, Graylog, Wazuh, AlienVault OSSIM, SIEMonster, Logstash, Fluentd, Loki, Falco, Humio, Kibana, Loggly, Logz.io | | Password Cracking | Hashcat, John the Ripper, Hydra, CrackStation, Cain & Abel, Medusa, THC-Hydra | | Reverse Engineering | Ghidra, IDA Pro, x64dbg, OllyDbg, Binary Ninja, Radare2, Cutter | | Hardware Hacking | ChipWhisperer, Saleae Logic, OpenOCD, JTAGulator, Bus Pirate, Flashrom, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, RTL-SDR | | Social Engineering | SET, BeEF, King Phisher, Evilginx / Evilginx2, Modlishka, EyeWitness, PhishToolkit, PhishX, Psychological Frameworks (Pretexting, Elicitation) | | SCADA/ICS Security | Snort, Wireshark, ModScan, ModbusPal, Scadafence, OpenPLC, GasPot, Conpot, PLCScan | | Supply Chain Security | Snyk, OWASP Dependency-Check, Trivy, Syft, Grype, CycloneDX, Whitesource, Anchore Engine | | Email Security Testing | GoPhish, Modlishka, SMTPTester, MailSniper, Evilginx2, Phish5, Email Header Analyzer | | Mobile Malware Analysis | APKTool, MobSF, Jadx, Frida, VirusTotal Mobile, Droidbox, Bytecode Viewer, Drozer, Quark-Engine | | AI/ML Security | Adversarial Robustness Toolbox (ART), TextAttack, Foolbox, IBM AI Explainability 360, CleverHans, Alibi Detect, SecML, DeepExploit | | Security Automation / SOAR | StackStorm, Cortex XSOAR, Shuffle, DFIR-IR-Playbook, Phantom Cyber, Tines | | Bug Bounty Toolkit | Amass, Sublist3r, Nuclei, HTTPX, Naabu, FFUF, GF, Dalfox, Kiterunner, Hakrawler, JSParser, ParamSpider | | Credential Dumping & Cracking | LaZagne, Mimikatz, Hashcat, John the Ripper, Windows Credential Editor, CrackMapExec, GetNPUsers.py | | Payload Generation | MSFVenom, Unicorn, Shellter, Veil, Nishang, Empire, Obfuscation.io, Metasploit, Donut | | Honeypots / Deception | Cowrie, Dionaea, Kippo, Honeyd, T-Pot, Conpot, Canarytokens, Artillery | | MacOS Security | KnockKnock, BlockBlock, OSXCollector, Objective-See Suite, MacMonitor, Little Snitch, Dylib Hijack Scanner | | Windows Post-Exploitation | PowerView, Seatbelt, SharpUp, WinPEAS, Sherlock, Empire, FireEye Red Team Tools, SharpHound | | Linux Post-Exploitation | LinPEAS, Linux Exploit Suggester, pspy, Chkrootkit, rkhunter, bashark, GTFOBins, Sudomy | | Browser Security Testing | BeEF, XSStrike, XSSer, Burp Collaborator, NoScript, uBlock Origin, Chrome Developer Tools |
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