How Not to Suck at Pen Testing

Learn essential strategies and techniques to improve your penetration testing skills in this comprehensive 52-minute conference talk by John Strand. Explore common pitfalls in pen testing, including scanning issues and the importance of looking beyond automated tools. Discover advanced techniques such as ISR Evilgrade attacks, DNS host analysis, and firewall log analysis for C2 detection. Gain insights on avoiding detection, expanding your testing scope, and adhering to the Penetration Testers Code of Ethics. Enhance your ability to identify vulnerabilities, conduct thorough assessments, and provide valuable security insights to organizations.