Course Outline
Introduction to Penetration Testing
- Understanding penetration testing
- Types of penetration testing
- Penetration testing methodologies
- Penetration testing frameworks
Scoping and Reconnaissance
- Gathering information about the target system
- Footprinting and fingerprinting
- Vulnerability scanning and analysis
- Identifying the attack surface
Vulnerability Analysis and Exploitation
- Identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities
- Web application vulnerabilities
- Buffer overflows and memory-based attacks
- Password attacks
Post-Exploitation Techniques
- Maintaining access
- Privilege escalation
- Covering tracks and erasing evidence
- Pivoting
Reporting and Communication
- Creating professional penetration testing reports
- Communication with stakeholders
- Providing remediation strategies
Summary and Exam Preparation
- Review of key concepts
- Exam preparation tips and strategies
- Hands-on practice exam
Note: The course outline may vary slightly depending on the delivery mode and the experience level of the participants.
Requirements
- A basic understanding of network and security concepts is recommended.
Audience
- Security analysts
- Penetration testers
- IT professionals interested in cyber security
- Anyone who wants to prepare for the CompTIA PenTest+ certification exam
Testimonials (7)
Overview of Risk topics and preparing for exam
Leszek - EY GLOBAL SERVICES (POLAND) SP Z O O
Course - CRISC - Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control
Lap Qradar
Sutthikan Noisombat - NTT
Course - IBM Qradar SIEM: Beginner to Advanced
Instructor delivery of information; At the end of the day it was Gaurav who pulled off this topic focusing on building strong fundamentals and devising a methodology to be retained with us
Raheal Akhtar - Dubai Government Human Resources Department
Course - Certified Ethical Hacker
Accessing tools and being able to ask questions to someone friendly who I felt wouldn't judge me
Kiara
Course - Open Source Cyber Intelligence - Introduction
The simple explanation of the trainer
Mohammed salem - Palestinian Police
Course - Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Advanced
A wide range of knowledge of the lecturer.
Marcin Szklarski - Santander Consumer Bank
Course - CCSK Plus (Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge - Plus)
the balance between lectures and practice, the rhythm, the trainer knowledge and pedagogic skill