The PTF (Penetration Testing Framework) enumerates the stages one’s
should perform during a test (as described in the OSSTMM manual)
- Network footprinting
- Discovery & Probing
- Enumeration
- Vulnerability assessment
- Penetration (or exploitation)
- Plus other tests as well as physical, wireless assessment....
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