Explore the world of ethical hacking and penetration testing in this 17-minute conference talk by Gregory Disney-Leugers from the OWASP Foundation. Dive into the practical testing methodologies using Mantra OS, a powerful tool-set designed for security professionals. Learn about various attack techniques including DDoS, SQL injection, man-in-the-middle attacks, and poisoning attacks. Witness live demonstrations of Mantra OS tools, intelligence collection with Maltego, and various hacking techniques. Understand how to deploy these attacks in controlled environments, discover why hackers use these tools, and learn methods to mitigate such attacks. Gain insights on turning penetration testing into an effective risk mitigation plan. This talk emphasizes the importance of ethical hacking in identifying vulnerabilities before malicious actors can exploit them.