OWASP WSTG |
This is a compilation of high-level phases of web application security testing and digs deeper into the testing methods used. This is primarily used by penetration testers from the web application security testing perspective. |
OSSTMM |
This is a peer-reviewed security testing methodology maintained by the Institute for Security and Open Methodologies (ISECOM). It is an open security research community providing original resources, tools, and certifications in the security field. It uses a document that lays out repeatable and consistent security testing. |
MITRE ATT&CK |
This is a resource for learning about the tactics of an adversary, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). This framework is a collection of different matrices of tactics, techniques, and sub-techniques used by penetration testers for both offensive and defensive purposes. |
NIST |
This is a document created to provide organizations with guidelines on planning and conducting information security testing. It is considered an industry standard for penetration testing guidance and is called out in many other industry standards and documents. |