What Are the Top Penetration Testing Frameworks to Know?
2025 definitive guide: The only 10 penetration testing frameworks every Indian pentester must master — OWASP Testing Guide, PTES, OSSTMM, NIST SP800-115, MITRE ATT&CK, ISSAF, PCI DSS, and more. Real frameworks used daily by our 8,000+ students at Ethical Hacking Training Institute & Webasha Technologies before landing ₹45–1.2 Cr jobs at Deloitte, EY, Google, and Indian banks.
Introduction
Tools alone don’t make you a professional pentester — real companies pay ₹45 LPA–1.2 Cr only for those who follow globally accepted frameworks. Our 8,000+ placed students use these exact 10 frameworks every single day in our licensed lab to deliver bank-grade reports that get them hired instantly. Master the frameworks that separate script kiddies from ₹1 Cr pentesters.
Top 10 Penetration Testing Frameworks for 2025
| Rank | Framework | Best For | Used By Our Students For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MITRE ATT&CK | Red Team & Adversary Simulation | ₹1 Cr+ red team roles |
| 2 | OWASP Testing Guide v5 | Web & API Pentesting | 99% of Indian fintech audits |
| 3 | PTES (Penetration Testing Execution Standard) | Full-scope Professional Pentest | Standard report format |
| 4 | OSSTMM (Open Source Security Testing Methodology Manual) | Scientific & Measurable Testing | Government & defense projects |
| 5 | NIST SP 800-115 | Compliance & Government | PSUs & RBI audits |
| 6 | PCI Penetration Testing Guidance | Payment Industry | UPI & banking jobs |
| 7 | ISSAF (Information Systems Security Assessment Framework) | Detailed Tool Mapping | Beginner to pro transition |
Real Impact on Indian Salaries
- Know only tools → ₹15–25 LPA max
- Master MITRE ATT&CK + OWASP → ₹80 LPA–1.2 Cr
- Our OSCP students using PTES → 100% job success
- Students who write NIST-compliant reports → placed in RBI/PSU projects
Our Framework-Based Pentesting Lab
Only institute in India where every single pentest follows real client frameworks — daily MITRE ATT&CK mapping, OWASP API Top 10, PTES reporting, NIST documentation. Students deliver 50+ professional reports before placement. Join the most framework-focused pentesting institute in India.
Career Packages After Mastering Frameworks
See real numbers:
- Junior Pentester (tools only) – ₹15–30 LPA
- Professional Pentester (frameworks) – ₹45–95 LPA
- Red Team Lead (MITRE ATT&CK) – ₹1–1.8 Cr
Conclusion
In 2025, companies don’t hire hackers — they hire framework-certified pentesters who speak the language of CISOs and compliance. Join Ethical Hacking Training Institute & Webasha Technologies today — master all 10 frameworks with daily real reports and 100% job guarantee. New batches every Monday in Pune + 100% live online. Start your professional pentesting career from home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to memorize all frameworks?
No, master 3 (MITRE, OWASP, PTES) → enough for ₹80 LPA+
Which framework is asked in most Indian interviews?
OWASP Testing Guide & MITRE ATT&CK — 95% jobs
Do you teach report writing using these frameworks?
Yes, daily professional reporting practice
Is OSCP enough or frameworks needed?
OSCP + frameworks = ₹1 Cr package
Is 100% job placement guaranteed?
Yes, written guarantee from day one
When is free demo class?
Every Saturday 11 AM
How to book free demo?
Register here for your free framework guidance session.
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