Penetration Testing the Right Way

Overview

Penetration testing (a.k.a. pen testing) is the practice of testing a computer system, network or Web application to find vulnerabilities that an attacker could exploit. The pen testing process usually involves gathering information about the target before the test. This is called reconnaissance. The next steps are to identify possible entry points, attempt to break in, and then report the findings. These tests are sometimes called “white hat attacks” because no harm is actually done. Further uses for pen testing include: testing an organization’s security policy compliance, employees’ security awareness, and an organization’s ability to identify and respond to security incidents.

With the increase in cybercrimes worldwide, the need for proper penetration methods and techniques in order to identify attacks early on has also increased. Many organizations have started to employ ethical hackers within their organizations in order to safeguard their computer systems and networks. There are currently over a million Cyber Security job openings globally, and the demand is greatly outpacing supply. Therefore, a career in cyber security is ideal if you look for challenges, room for progression and a higher salary in your profession. This course is for both beginners and IT pros looking to get certified and land an entry level Cyber Security job position. This course will train you on ethical hacking methods for pen testing, Software Vulnerability Assessments and vulnerability scanning with GFI LanGuard and Firebug. You will also learn about security testing tools and injection techniques through this course. By the time you’ve completed this course, you will know all about Fragroute attacks, persistent XSS attacks, and so much more. 

Course Curriculum

1: Software Vulnerability Assessment And Pen Testing

2: Openvas

3: Vulnerability Scanning With Gfi Languard

4: Design Flaws And Bugs

5: Firebug

6: View Source Chart Hacks

7: Security Testing Tools

8: Fragroute Attacks

9: Xss And Injection Techniques

10: Persistent Xss Attack Example

11: Hacking With Perl

12: Hacking With C

Learning outcomes

• Learn about software Vulnerability Assessments
• Gain an insight into the ethical hacking methods for pen testing.
• Understand about vulnerability scanning with GFI LanGuard and Firebug.
• Learn about security testing tools and injection techniques,
• Understand about Fragroute attacks, persistent XSS attacks, and so much more.

Access duration

The course will be directly delivered to you, and you have 12 months access to the online learning platform from the date you joined the course.  The course is self-paced and you can complete it in stages, revisiting the lectures at any time.

Who is this course aimed at?

• It students
• Job seekers
• IT professionals
• Anyone interested in learning penetration testing 

Method of assessment

At the end of the course, you will have one assignment to be submitted (you need a mark of 65% to pass) and you can submit the assignment at any time. You will only need to pay £19 for assessment and certification when you submit the assignment. You will receive the results within 72 hours of submittal, and will be sent a certificate in 7-14 days if you have successfully passed.

Certification and awarding body

Those who successfully complete the course will be awarded Penetration testing the right way certificate by CPD & iAP. The qualification will make you valuable to employers, and your motivation at gaining new skills will be recognised.

Tutor info

Chad Russell has been in the CyberSecurity industry for over 15 years. He has taught Microsoft Engineering courses as a Certified trainer, managed teams of security engineers and analysts for an internet banking provider, and has been an information security consultant working for companies including SAP, Microsoft and Oracle.

He leads and conducts ‘Security Risk Assessments’ for customers throughout North America with an emphasis on cloud security, identity governance, network security, social engineering, mobile security, breach assessments, database security, and access management.

Over the past 15 years he has held numerous certifications including CISSP, CCNP, MCSE and MCDBA certifications, and has a B.S. in Computer Science from Excelsior College. 

Other benefits

• Written and designed by the industry’s finest expert instructors with over 15 years of experience
• Repeat and rewind all your lectures and enjoy a personalised learning experience
• Gain access to quality video tutorials
• Unlimited 12 months access from anywhere, anytime
• Save time and money on travel
• Learn at your convenience and leisure
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