To ensure proper connectivity between the client and the team, Planning and Scope defining is important for security engagement and proper time management.
To understand a system, the initial task is to gather as much information as possible. There are two ways passive and active.
To identify the vulnerability, the initial task is to grab as much information as possible about the system, like the version, misconfiguration, and insecure code. This identifies an area that could be exploited.
After identification of all possible vulnerabilities, exploitation is done to show how much unauthorizes access a hacker can have over the system.
Reporting is necessary to document all the findings, including vulnerability, exploitation methods, and risk assessment. And for the company purpose remediation is also included in the report.
After the exploitation, what an attacker can achieve after gaining unauthorized access over the system. This helps to understand the potential of the damage.
With the best possible remediation clients are acknowledged with the best possible steps that must be taken to improve their system.