AUTHORIZED USE ONLY: Use this skill only for authorized penetration testing engagements, defensive validation, or controlled educational environments. Ethical Hacking Methodology Purpose Master the complete penetration testing lifecycle from reconnaissance through reporting. This skill covers the five stages of ethical hacking methodology, essential tools, attack techniques, and professional reporting for authorized security assessments. Prerequisites Required Environment - Kali Linux installed (persistent or live) - Network access to authorized targets - Written authorization from system own…