Decoding the Attacker Mindset: Pen Testing Revelations

Penetration testing is not simply about evaluating the security of an IT environment—it's about uncovering the attacker's playbook. By emulating the tactics of real-world attackers, security professionals can identify overlooked weaknesses, close gaps, and bolster their defenses with enhanced security controls.  

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In this guide, take a deep dive into five scenarios executed by Core Security’s expert penetration testers and get technical details into techniques like:

  • Deploying a password spray attack against Outlook and ultimately gaining Active Directory control  
  • Using misconfigured printers to expose different services like FTP, SMB, or SMTP.
  • Breaching an insecure LDAP Directory application to take advantage of weak points in the supply chain  
  • Capitalizing on overlooked, legacy vulnerabilities to exploit unpatched systems  
  • Taking advantage of loose access controls to escalate privileges during an internal attack

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