Lockdoor Framework

Lockdoor Framework
Developer(s)	Sofiane Hamlaoui
Initial release	September 2019; 6 years ago
Stable release	2.3 / 2021; 5 years ago
Written in	Python, Shell script
Engine
Operating system	Linux (Debian, Ubuntu, Arch Linux)
Type	Penetration test framework
License	Open-source license
Website	github.com/SofianeHamlaoui/Lockdoor-Framework

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The Lockdoor Framework is an open-source penetration testing framework designed for security professionals and researchers. Created by French cybersecurity engineer Sofiane Hamlaoui in 2019, it provides a curated collection of security tools organized by testing phases along with educational resources.

Features

The framework distinguishes itself through several key characteristics:

Curated tool selection: Focuses on the most frequently used penetration testing tools rather than exhaustive collections
Educational integration: Includes cheatsheets, methodology guides, and report templates
Multi-platform support: Available for Linux distributions and via Docker containers
Automated processes: Simplifies tool installation and updates

Tool Categories

The framework organizes tools into logical categories:

Information gathering (21 tools)
Web hacking (15 tools)
Privilege escalation (15 tools)
Reverse engineering (15 tools)
Exploitation (6 tools)
Shells (4 tools)
Password attacks (4 tools)
Encryption/Decryption (2 tools)
Social engineering (1 tool)

Development

Version History

Version	Release Date	Key Features
0.6	September 2019	Initial release with 13 information gathering tools
1.0 Beta	September 2019	Expanded to 21 information gathering tools, 15 web hacking tools
2.2.3	March 2020	Added privilege escalation scripts
2.2.4	August 2020	Improved Docker support
2.3	2021	Production-ready release
2.4	2024	Production-ready release + Auto deployment

Architecture

The framework is built primarily in Python with supporting shell scripts. Key architectural components include:

Configuration files stored at ~/.config/lockdoor/lockdoor.conf
Automatic tool updating capabilities
Docker container support
Continuous integration pipelines

Comparison with Other Frameworks

Unlike comprehensive distributions like Kali Linux, Lockdoor Framework emphasizes:

Selective tool inclusion based on professional usage
Integrated learning resources
Simplified deployment options
Community-driven development model

Reception

The framework has been:

Featured on cybersecurity platforms including KitPloit
Adopted by security professionals and students
Starred over 1,500 times on GitHub
Forked nearly 300 times for community modifications

References

External Links

Official website

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