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Tools and Techniques for Penetration Testing Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Penetration Testing

  • What is Penetration Testing?
  • Penetrating Testing = Ethical Hacking?
  • Types of Penetration Testing
  • Area of Penetration Testing
  • Penetration Testing Process
  • Penetration Testing Methods
  • Why Perform Penetration Testing?
  • How Often to Perform Penetration Testing?
  • Rules of Engagement
  • Penetrating Testing Tools
  • Manual and Automated Penetration Testing
  • Roles of Penetration Testers

Module 2: Benefits and Limitations

  • Benefits of Penetration Testing
  • Limitations of Penetration Testing
  • Remediation in Penetration Testing
  • Legal Issues

Module 3: Vulnerabilities

  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • Pen Testing Vs Vulnerability Assessment
  • Vulnerability Scanning
  • Finding Vulnerabilities
  • Types of Vulnerabilities

Module 4: Analysing Risk

  • Prioritising Threats
    • Attain Relative System Information
    • Observe the System Regularly
    • Use Effective Tools
    • Ensure Personnel Training

Module 5: Attack Using Vulnerabilities

  • Exploitation Techniques
  • Exploiting Web Applications
  • Exploiting Network Services
  • Zero-Day Angle
  • Countermeasure Techniques

Module 6: Follow Up

  • Creating an Action Plan
  • Reporting Techniques
  • Recommended Countermeasures

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Who should attend this Tools and Techniques for Penetrating Testing Course?

Tools and Techniques for Penetrating Testing Course can help you understand the different tools and techniques used in penetration testing and to evaluate the security of IT infrastructures effectively. This course can be beneficial for the following professionals:

  • Security Analysts
  • IT Auditors
  • Compliance Officers
  • Threat Intelligence Analysts
  • Cyber Security Consultants
  • Information Security Professionals
  • Security Researchers

Prerequisites of the Tools and Techniques for Penetrating Testing Course

There are no formal prerequisites for this Tools and Techniques for Penetrating Testing Course.

Tools and Techniques for Penetration Testing Course Overview

This 2-day course provides a comprehensive look at the main tools and techniques for testing network security using penetration testing. Through hands-on experience, you’ll learn about basic attack strategies and how to uncover critical vulnerabilities using ethical hacking.

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What’s included in this Tools and Techniques for Penetrating Testing Course?

  • World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
  • Tools and Techniques for Penetrating Testing Certificate
  • Digital Delegate Pack

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You should be familiar with information security, operating system and network functions, Linux distribution and Ubuntu and have experience in the penetration testing environment. For more information, see the Prerequisites section on this page.
The course includes 2 days of classroom training from an expert instructor, courseware book including slides, and a certificate of achievement upon completion.
No, the course does not include an exam and no exam is required to complete the course or receive a certificate.
Your instructor will be a security testing expert with many years of experience in conducting and managing penetration tests.
Please arrive at the venue at 8:45am.
The training fees for Tools and Techniques for Penetrating Testing certification in Glasgow starts from £2495
The Knowledge Academy is the Leading global training provider for Tools and Techniques for Penetrating Testing.
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