What topics and skills are you studying in the field of penetration testing?

The key topics and skills studied in penetration testing include:

• Basics of network security: understanding protocols, OSI models, vulnerabilities in networks.
• Scanning and reconnaissance methods: using tools to gather information about the target system (e.g., Nmap, Wireshark).
• Exploitation of vulnerabilities: studying techniques for exploiting known vulnerabilities such as SQL injections, XSS, buffer overflows.
• Working with tools: mastering popular frameworks and utilities, such as Metasploit, Burp Suite.
• Social engineering: understanding methods of deceiving users to gain access.
• Analysis and reporting: ability to document found vulnerabilities and suggest remediation recommendations.
• Automation of testing: writing scripts and using automatic scanners.

For juniors, it is important to master basic concepts and tools, while for middle-level professionals, it is essential to delve into complex exploitation techniques and develop custom tools.