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PTES Overview
Walk through all seven phases of the Penetration Testing Execution Standard, from pre-engagement scoping to final reporting, and learn how pros structure assessments.
Room tasks
1What is PTES & Why Methodology Matters
2The 7 Phases of PTES Explained
3PTES vs OSSTMM vs OWASP Testing Guide
4Applying PTES to a Real Engagement Structure
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PTES in penetration testing?
PTES, the Penetration Testing Execution Standard, is a methodology that breaks a pentest into seven phases: pre-engagement, intelligence gathering, threat modeling, vulnerability analysis, exploitation, post-exploitation, and reporting.
What are the seven phases of PTES?
The phases are pre-engagement interactions, intelligence gathering, threat modeling, vulnerability analysis, exploitation, post-exploitation, and reporting. Each phase feeds the next, so findings are structured and repeatable.
Is PTES good for beginners?
Yes. PTES gives newcomers a clear order of work so they know what to do next instead of running random tools. This beginner-friendly room on Codelivly is free and walks through every phase.