Pentest Methodology

Definitions

1. The planned approach used to conduct a penetration test, including reconnaissance, testing order, evidence standards, validation steps, and reporting practices. A good pentest methodology ensures coverage is systematic instead of depending only on the tester's memory or favorite tools.

   In plain English: The structured approach used to perform a penetration test.

   Example: "Their pentest methodology required retesting every critical finding after remediation instead of just rescanning."

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