https://0x-s0M3n4th.github.io/notes/pen-testing-notes/network-pentesting/00-intro-to-hacking/ Recent content in Introduction to Hacking on 0x-s0M3n4th's Blog https://0x-s0M3n4th.github.io/%3Clink%20or%20path%20of%20image%20for%20opengraph,%20twitter-cards%3E https://0x-s0M3n4th.github.io/%3Clink%20or%20path%20of%20image%20for%20opengraph,%20twitter-cards%3E Hugo -- 0.149.0 en-us Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:25:00 +0530 https://0x-s0M3n4th.github.io/notes/pen-testing-notes/network-pentesting/00-intro-to-hacking/00-penetration-testing-phases/ Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:25:00 +0530 https://0x-s0M3n4th.github.io/notes/pen-testing-notes/network-pentesting/00-intro-to-hacking/00-penetration-testing-phases/ <h2 id="penetration-testing-basics">Penetration Testing basics:</h2> <p><img alt="pp_1" loading="lazy" src="https://0x-s0M3n4th.github.io/images/Pentesting/NP/pp/PP_1.png"></p> <h3 id="pre-engagement">Pre-engagement:</h3> <p><img alt="pp_2" loading="lazy" src="https://0x-s0M3n4th.github.io/images/Pentesting/NP/pp/PP_2.png"> <em>NDA:</em> An NDA is a legal agreement that specifies that a penetration tester and their employer will not share or hold onto any sensitive or proprietary information that is encountered during the assessment.</p> <p><em>RoE:</em> The scope of a penetration test, also known as the rules of engagement, defines the systems the penetration tester can and cannot hack. This ensures the penetration tester remains within legal boundaries.</p>