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Master the complete penetration testing lifecycle, covering all five stages from reconnaissance and scanning to vulnerability analysis using OWASP standards, and advanced exploitation techniques with tools like Metasploit. This skill provides a structured framework for conducting authorized, professional security assessments.

A comprehensive guide featuring best practices and patterns for building robust GitLab CI/CD pipelines. Covers multi-stage deployments, containerization (Docker), infrastructure as code (Terraform), security scanning, caching strategies, and advanced GitOps workflows for automated testing and deployment to Kubernetes.

This tool parses NetFlow v9 and IPFIX records to conduct deep network security analysis. It is crucial for investigating security incidents by building traffic baselines and applying statistical methods. Key detection capabilities include identifying port scanning, data exfiltration attempts, command and control (C2) beaconing patterns, and general volumetric anomalies in network traffic.

This skill provides comprehensive guidance on detecting network reconnaissance and port scanning activities using industry-standard IDS/IPS systems like Suricata and Snort. It covers various scanning techniques (e.g., SYN, FIN, NULL, Xmas scans, UDP sweeps) and advanced detection methods, including signature matching, threshold-based alerting, and traffic anomaly analysis to identify tools like Nmap and Masscan.

This tool discovers and inventories 'shadow APIs'—endpoints that operate outside documented specifications (OpenAPI/Swagger). It utilizes advanced traffic analysis against API gateways (e.g., Kong, AWS API Gateway), cloud configuration scanning, and source code mining. Essential for assessing the complete API attack surface, auditing forgotten services, or establishing robust API governance policies.

This guide details the detection and exploitation of the critical MS17-010 (EternalBlue) vulnerability in SMBv1. It covers the full red-teaming lifecycle, including vulnerability scanning using Nmap and executing payloads via Metasploit. It is designed for authorized penetration testing and simulated adversary engagements against legacy Windows environments.

A comprehensive guide detailing the methodology for identifying and exploiting Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF). This technique is critical in authorized penetration testing, allowing attackers to pivot from public-facing applications to internal resources. Use cases include stealing cloud provider metadata (AWS, GCP), scanning private IP ranges, and accessing internal APIs and admin panels.

This guide provides comprehensive steps for deploying and configuring the Rapid7 InsightVM platform. It covers setting up the Security Console, deploying distributed Scan Engines, configuring various scan templates (e.g., CIS Policy, PCI ASV), and implementing deep credentialed scanning using WMI/SMB for thorough vulnerability visibility across enterprise environments. Use this when building robust security architectures or achieving compliance.

This tool performs comprehensive API inventory and discovery across an organization's environment. It identifies all API endpoints—including documented, undocumented, shadow, and deprecated APIs—by combining passive traffic analysis (HAR files), active scanning, DNS enumeration, and cloud resource auditing. It helps map the complete API attack surface, crucial for security assessments and compliance requirements like PCI-DSS and SOC2.

A comprehensive solution for performing Operational Technology (OT) vulnerability assessments using the Claroty xDome platform. It automatically discovers assets, correlates vulnerabilities using CVE and ICS-CERT advisories, and calculates risk scores. This method is designed for compliance requirements (e.g., IEC 62443, NERC CIP) and initial asset risk profiling, relying on passive monitoring and safe querying rather than active scanning or penetration testing.

This tool orchestrates safe vulnerability assessments for Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) environments. It prioritizes safety by guiding users through passive monitoring, native protocol querying, and carefully controlled active scanning methods, specifically designed to identify vulnerabilities without risk of disrupting industrial processes or crashing legacy controllers. Essential for compliance audits (e.g., IEC 62443).

This comprehensive guide details the process of performing authenticated and unauthenticated vulnerability assessments using Tenable Nessus. It covers everything from advanced scan configuration (port discovery, credentialing, plugin setup) to detailed result analysis, including cross-referencing CVEs and prioritizing remediation based on CVSS scores and exploit availability. Ideal for compliance auditing, penetration testing, and maintaining system patch compliance.