Ethical Hacking Methodology
This skill provides a structured ethical hacking methodology for assessing system vulnerabilities and improving security posture safely.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add ethical-hacking-methodology npx -- -y @trustedskills/ethical-hacking-methodology
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"ethical-hacking-methodology": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/ethical-hacking-methodology"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The ethical-hacking-methodology skill provides a structured approach to identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in systems, with an emphasis on legal and responsible practices. It includes techniques for reconnaissance, scanning, enumeration, exploitation, and post-exploitation activities, all framed within the context of authorized security testing.
When to use it
- Conducting penetration tests on your own network with proper authorization
- Learning how attackers think to improve system defenses
- Preparing for ethical hacking certifications like CEH or OSCP
- Simulating real-world attack scenarios in a controlled environment
Key capabilities
- Step-by-step guidance through the phases of ethical hacking
- Legal and compliance considerations for security testing
- Tools and techniques for network scanning and vulnerability assessment
- Best practices for documenting findings and reporting issues
Example prompts
- "Walk me through the steps of an ethical hacking engagement."
- "What tools are commonly used during the reconnaissance phase?"
- "How do I ensure my penetration test stays within legal boundaries?"
Tips & gotchas
- Always obtain explicit permission before testing any system.
- This skill is best used in conjunction with hands-on labs or virtual environments to practice techniques safely.
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