Post-exploitation is the phase in penetration testing that occurs after gaining access to the target system or network through exploitation. This phase focuses on maintaining control over the compromised systems, gathering further intelligence, escalating privileges, and ensuring persistent access. The main objectives of post-exploitation are to evaluate the depth of the security breach, collect sensitive data, assess the impact on the organization, and prepare detailed documentation of the findings to aid in remediation efforts. Additionally, this phase involves cleaning up any traces of the attack to avoid detection and ensure the integrity of the testing process.
Post-Exploitation Techniques
Once a foothold has been established, these are the techniques used to harvest credentials, move laterally, escalate privileges and map out attack paths within the target environment. Click a topic below for pentesting tips and tricks.
