Penetration testing is a topic that fascinates a lot of people in the information technology field. Experiencing the thrill of being a hacker, knowing how to exploit machines and take control of systems, gives an individual a sense of power. But, as we have covered in this book, it is more than blindly hacking systems. Penetration testing is more structured, taking into consideration the business needs and, of course, providing a solid outcome for the business to increase their security posture.
With every profession, you get specialists who specialize in specific aspects of the field. In the penetration testing field, it is no different. For example, we have the following fields where a penetration tester can focus:
- Network penetration testing
- Wireless penetration testing
- Web application penetration testing
Let's take a look at each field at a high...