Penetration Testing Professional – Training Course

 

What is Penetration Testing?

A penetration test is a practice of assessing the security of an IT infrastructure by securely trying to exploit vulnerabilities that may exist in operating systems, inappropriate configurations, application errors, or end-user behavior. The penetration testing is an attempt to test the efficiency of security measures and discover any potential exploits or backdoors that may be present in computer systems; which hackers and cyber criminals can gain unauthorized access or conduct malicious activities. In addition, penetration testing is an advanced tool to detect, analyze and set protective constraints to the IT infrastructure, in order to reduce remediation of financial losses against malicious activities.
   

Why is Penetration Testing important for you?     

In the rapidly changing industry of technology, organizations constantly face cybersecurity risks which may lead to intrusion of business operational processes. A penetration testing provides an excellent assessment of the cybersecurity measures in an organization.
 
Pen testing professionals are able to uncover different aspects of cybersecurity frameworks in the computer systems and provide detailed solutions to the cybersecurity risks. The goal of a Lead Pen Testinging Professional is to master a repeatable, and documentable penetration testing methodology that can be used in an ethical penetration testing.
 

Benefits of Penetration Testing Certification

By becoming a Certified Lead Pen Test Professional, you will be able to:
  • Identify and analyze organization exposure to cybersecurity threats
  • Improve your basic cybersecurity audit skills
  • Learn the techniques, tools and hacking methods used by penetration testers
  • Effectively manage time and resources
  • Gain international industry recognition as a legal and ethical cybersecurity professional

Lead Pen Test Professional

Why should you attend?

Lead Pen Test Professional training enables you to develop the necessary expertise to lead a professional penetration test by using a mix of practical techniques and management skills. 

This course is designed by industry experts with in-depth experience in the Penetration Testing field. Unlike other trainings, this training course is focused specifically on the knowledge and skills needed by professionals looking to lead or take part in a penetration test. It drills down into the latest technical knowledge, tools and techniques in key areas including infrastructure, Web Application security, Mobile security and Social Engineering. In addition, this course concentrates on how to practically apply what is learned on current day-to-day penetration testing and does not expand on unrelated, dated or unnecessary theoretical concepts. 

Along with the in-depth hands-on practical skills, this training course equips you with the management skills you need to lead a penetration test, taking into account business risks and key business issues. The individuals who complete the course have the right blend of the real business and technical competencies needed to be a respected, understood and professional penetration tester. On the last day of the training course, you will get to use the skills learned in a comprehensive capture and flag penetration testing exercises. 

Who should attend

  • IT professionals looking to enhance their technical skills and knowledge
  • Auditors looking to understand the Penetration Testing processes
  • IT and Risk managers seeking a more detailed understanding of the appropriate and beneficial use of Penetration Tests
  • Incident handlers and Business Continuity professionals looking to use testing as part of their testing regimes
  • Penetration testers
  • Ethical hackers
  • Cybersecurity professionals

Learning objectives

  • Learn how to interpret and illustrate the main Penetration Testing concepts and principles
  • Understand the core technical knowledge needed to organize and carry out an effective set of Pen Tests
  • Learn how to effectively plan a Penetration Test and identify a scope which is suitable and appropriate based on risk
  • Acquire hands-on practical skills and knowledge on relevant tools and techniques used to efficiently conduct a Penetration Testing
  • Learn how to effectively manage the time and resources needed to scale a specific Penetration Test

Educational approach

  • This training is based on both theory and best practices used in Pen Testing
  • Lecture sessions are illustrated with examples based on case studies
  • Practical exercises are based on a case study which includes role playing and discussions

Prerequisites

A fundamental understanding of Penetration Testing and comprehensive knowledge of Cybersecurity.

Building Digital Trust through Effective Penetration Testing

The Lead Pen Test Professional training course helps in achieving digital trust by providing professionals with the technical expertise and management skills to lead effective penetration tests. By applying a blend of technical and management skills, professionals are empowered to identify vulnerabilities that could compromise sensitive information and disrupt business operations. This training course ultimately supports building a culture of security and trust within an organization by ensuring that critical systems are rigorously tested and protected against potential threats.

Additional Information

  • Training Days: 5
  • CPD Certification (Credits): 31
  • Exam Duration : 3 hours
  • Retake Exam: Yes
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