Tools
Penetration testing tools are essential for security professionals to identify vulnerabilities and assess the security of software, networks, and systems. Here are some commonly used penetration testing tools, categorized based on their functionalities.
Information gathering and reconnaissance
Information gathering and reconnaissance are critical phases of cybersecurity and penetration testing. These phases involve collecting data about the target system, network, or organization to gain insights into potential vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and attack vectors:
- Nmap (network mapper): Nmap is a powerful open source scanning tool for network discovery and security auditing. It allows users to discover hosts and services on a computer network, thus creating a network map. Nmap utilizes the raw IP packets to determine which hosts are visible on the network, what services those hosts offer, what operating systems they are running, what type of firewalls are in use, and...
