Certified Penetration Testing Professional v1

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The Certified Penetration Testing Professional (CPENT) course is a comprehensive program designed for individuals looking to enhance their skills in the field of ethical hacking and penetration testing. The course delves into advanced concepts and methodologies that are pivotal for conducting thorough and effective penetration tests.Module 1 sets the stage with an Introduction to Penetration Testing and Methodologies, covering essential concepts, guidelines, and recommendations to follow during a penetration test. In Module 2, learners delve into the Penetration Testing Scoping and Engagement Methodology, learning how to properly scope and engage with clients, including legal aspects and communication strategies.As the course progresses, students will explore various penetration testing techniques through modules focusing on Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)Social Engineering Penetration TestingNetwork Penetration Testing for both external and internal networks, and tackling perimeter devices. Modules on Web Application Penetration Testing and Wireless Penetration Testing Methodology provide in-depth knowledge for testing different types of applications and wireless networks.Specialized areas such as IoT Penetration TestingCloud Penetration Testing MethodologyOT/ICS/SCADA Penetration Testing, and Binary Analysis and Exploitation are also covered, equipping learners with the ability to test and secure a wide range of systems. The course concludes with Module 12, which focuses on Report Writing and Post Testing Actions, ensuring that participants can effectively communicate their findings and recommendations.Overall, the CPENT course is designed to offer a real-world approach to penetration testing, providing learners with the skills required to perform multi-layered and complex penetration tests, ultimately preparing them for successful careers in cybersecurity.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Understanding the core concepts of penetration testing and familiarization with comprehensive testing methodologies.
  • Gaining the knowledge to effectively scope and plan penetration testing engagements and manage legal compliance issues.
  • Mastering Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) techniques to gather data from publicly available sources and automate OSINT processes.
  • Learning the intricacies of Social Engineering and the methodologies for testing human-related vulnerabilities in security systems.
  • Conducting external network penetration tests with a focus on perimeter devices, assessing vulnerabilities in firewalls, IDS, routers, and switches.
  • Executing thorough web application penetration testing to identify and exploit common web vulnerabilities, such as SQL injection, XSS, and security misconfigurations.
  • Understanding IoT attack vectors and learning the approaches for IoT penetration testing to secure connected devices.
  • Developing wireless penetration testing skills to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in wireless networks.
  • Gaining specialized knowledge in penetrating Operational Technology (OT) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
  • Acquiring the skills to perform cloud penetration testing on major service providers like AWS, Azure, and GCP, ensuring cloud services' security.
  • Enhancing binary analysis and exploitation capabilities for advanced penetration testing and developing secure code.
  • Learning the critical aspects of professional report writing and post-testing actions to provide clear and actionable feedback after a penetration test.