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Blueprint: Building a Better Pen Tester

Blueprint: Building a Better Pen Tester (PDF, 2.28MB)Published: 01 Aug, 2025
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High-value penetration testing involves modeling the techniques used by real-world computer attackers to find vulnerabilities, and under controlled circumstances, to exploit those flaws in a professional, safe manner according to a carefully designed scope and rules of engagement. This process helps to determine business risk and potential impact of attacks, all with the goal of helping the organization improve its security stance. Here are recommendations for each phase of penetration testing to help you provide higher business value in your work.

This poster has been created as a reference for the SEC560: Enterprise Penetration Testing course.

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Launched in 1989 as a cooperative for information security thought leadership, it is SANS’ ongoing mission to empower cyber security professionals with the practical skills and knowledge they need to make our world a safer place.

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