07. References & Standards
Authoritative frameworks, guides, and tools for Penetration Testing.
1. Standards & Security Guidelines
- PTES (Penetration Testing Execution Standard) — Industry standard penetration testing framework.
- OWASP Web Security Testing Guide (WSTG v4.2) — Comprehensive manual for web application security auditing.
- CVSS v4.0 Specification — FIRST CVSS v4.0 calculator and metric standards.
2. Open-Source Audit Tools
- Nuclei — Fast and customizable vulnerability scanner.
- Subfinder — Passive subdomain discovery tool.
- OWASP Amass — In-depth network mapping and attack surface discovery tool.
- Nmap — Network exploration tool and security / port scanner.
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