Summary

This chapter served as an introduction to ethical hacking and penetration testing of web applications. We started by identifying different ways of testing web applications. We also discussed the important rules of engagements to be defined before starting a test. Next, we examined the importance of testing web applications in today's world, and the risks of not doing regular testing. We then briefly presented Kali Linux as a testing platform and finished with a quick review of the concepts and technologies in use by modern web applications.