Ethical-hacking road

Before going down the ethical-hacking road, it’s critical that you plan everything in advance. This includes:

• Obtaining permission to perform your tests from your boss, project sponsor, or client
• Outlining your testing goals
• Deciding what tests to run
• Grasping the ethical-hacking methodology (what tests to run, what to look for, how to follow-up, etc.) before you carry out your tests

The law of sowing and reaping applies to the ethical-hacking planning phase. The more time and effort you put in up front, the more it pays off in the long run — you’ll be better prepared, have the means to perform a more thorough wireless-security assessment, and (odds are) you’ll end up with a more secure wireless network.

Planning everything in advance saves you a ton of time and work in the longterm; you won’t regret it. Your boss or your client will be impressed to boot!