Ethical Hacking Methodology

This walks you through the full penetration testing lifecycle, from passive recon with WHOIS and Google dorking through exploitation with Metasploit and reporting your findings. It covers the five stages methodically with actual commands for nmap, Hydra, SQLMap, and other Kali tools. The workflow is solid for authorized assessments, though it reads more like a reference guide than an interactive skill. You get checklists for OWASP testing, port references, and report structure templates. Best for someone who knows the basics but wants a structured methodology to follow during an engagement. Just remember the big warning at the top: authorized use only, and you need written permission before touching any of this stuff.