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Ethical Hacking Methodology

This skill should be used when the user asks to "learn ethical hacking", "understand penetration testing lifecycle", "perform reconnaissance", "conduct security scanning", "exploit vulnerabilities", or "write penetration test reports". It provides comprehensive ethical hacking methodology and tec...

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Ethical Hacking Methodology

Purpose

Master the complete penetration testing lifecycle from reconnaissance through reporting. This skill covers the five stages of ethical hacking methodology, essential tools, attack techniques, and professional reporting for authorized security assessments.

Prerequisites

🧠 Knowledge Modules (Fractal Skills)

1. Required Environment

2. Required Knowledge

3. Phase 1: Understanding Hacker Types

4. Phase 2: Reconnaissance

5. Phase 3: Scanning

6. Phase 4: Vulnerability Analysis

7. Phase 5: Exploitation

8. Phase 6: Maintaining Access

9. Phase 7: Reporting

10. Phase 8: Common Attack Types

11. Phase 9: Kali Linux Setup

12. Phase 10: Ethical Guidelines

13. Penetration Testing Lifecycle

14. Essential Commands

15. Authorization Required

16. Professional Standards

17. Scans Blocked

18. Exploits Failing

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