Comprehensive Penetration and Vulnerability Testing

About Course

Throughout the course, students will have access to virtual lab environments where they can practice the techniques and tools covered. Additionally, they will be encouraged to engage in discussions, ask questions, and participate in hands-on exercises. The course will provide real-world scenarios to enhance practical knowledge and ensure a comprehensive understanding of penetration and vulnerability testing.

Roles you can apply to as a Vulnerability and Penetration Associate

Penetration Tester
Vulnerability Analyst
Security Consultant
Incident Response Analyst
Security Engineer
Ethical Hacker
Security Analyst

And many more!!!

Course Content

Week 1: Introduction to Penetration and Vulnerability Testing

Understanding the importance of penetration and vulnerability testing

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Differentiating between penetration testing and vulnerability assessment

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Overview of common security vulnerabilities and attack vectors

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Introduction to the legal and ethical considerations of penetration testing

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Week 2: Preparing for Penetration Testing

Week 3: Scanning and Enumeration

Week 4: Exploitation Techniques

Week 5: Post-Exploitation and Persistence

Week 6: Web Application Penetration Testing

Week 7: Wireless and Network Penetration Testing

Week 8: Reporting and Remediation

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About Course

Course Content

Week 1: Introduction to Penetration and Vulnerability Testing

Understanding the importance of penetration and vulnerability testing

Differentiating between penetration testing and vulnerability assessment

Overview of common security vulnerabilities and attack vectors

Introduction to the legal and ethical considerations of penetration testing

Week 2: Preparing for Penetration Testing

Gathering information and conducting reconnaissance

Understanding the scope and rules of engagement

Defining the objectives and goals of the penetration test

Documenting the target environment and systems

Week 3: Scanning and Enumeration

Using automated scanning tools to identify open ports and services

Enumerating network resources and hosts

Assessing the vulnerabilities exposed by the scanned systems

Hands-on practice with popular scanning and enumeration tools

Week 4: Exploitation Techniques

Understanding common exploitation techniques

Exploiting vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access

Techniques for privilege escalation

Practical exercises on exploiting vulnerable systems

Week 5: Post-Exploitation and Persistence

Maintaining access to compromised systems

Conducting lateral movement within the network

Evading detection and maintaining persistence

Hands-on exercises on post-exploitation techniques

Week 6: Web Application Penetration Testing

Understanding web application architecture and vulnerabilities

Testing for common web application vulnerabilities (e.g., SQL injection, XSS, CSRF)

Utilizing web application scanning tools and frameworks

Practical exercises on web application penetration testing

Week 7: Wireless and Network Penetration Testing

Assessing wireless network security

Exploiting weaknesses in wireless protocols (e.g., WEP, WPA)

Conducting network-based attacks (e.g., ARP poisoning, DNS spoofing)

Hands-on practice with wireless and network penetration testing tools

Week 8: Reporting and Remediation

Documenting the findings and creating a comprehensive penetration testing report

Communicating the results to stakeholders effectively

Prioritizing and planning for remediation of identified vulnerabilities

Best practices for ongoing vulnerability management

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