<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>The article discusses the importance of developing a strong foundational understanding of penetration testing by covering topics such as reporting, types of testing (Black Box, Grey Box, White Box), and practical tests like the ACME assignment.</li><li>Specific methodologies like OSSTMM, OWASP, NIST Cybersecurity Framework 1.1, and NCSC CAF are highlighted as part of the penetration testing process.</li><li>A scenario involving exploiting a web server's IP address, gaining access to sensitive information, and escalating privileges from a normal user to root user/administrator is described, culminating in finding the root flag THM{PENTEST_COMPLETE}.</li></ul>

Objective: To develop a strong foundational understanding of penetration testing by completing the…

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