Penetration Testing Essentials Cheat Sheet

Recon, exploitation, and reporting

Last Updated: November 21, 2025

Focus Areas

Focus
Record reconnaissance insights before scanning
Use proof-of-concept exploits with explicit detail

Commands & Queries

nmap -sS target
Perform a stealth scan
sqlmap -u 'http://...' --dbms mysql
Check SQL injection
burpsuite
Intercept and fuzz requests

Summary

Run recon, validate vulnerabilities, and capture remediation steps.

💡 Pro Tip: Get authorization, respect boundaries, and report clearly.
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