Summary

In this chapter, you have learned about the importance of discovering security vulnerabilities within an organization and its assets. You also gained hands-on experience and skills with using various tools, such as Nessus, Nmap, and GVM, to perform security assessments on systems. You also discovered how various tools, such as WhatWeb, Nikto, and WPScan, can be used to easily identify security flaws in web applications.

I trust that the knowledge presented in this chapter has provided you with valuable insights, supporting your path toward becoming an ethical hacker and penetration tester in the dynamic field of cybersecurity. May this newfound understanding empower you on your journey, allowing you to navigate the industry with confidence and make a significant impact. In the next chapter, Understanding Network Penetration Testing, you will focus on how to use various techniques and strategies when performing network penetration testing.