Lead Pen Test Professional

Description

Why Should You Attend the Lead Pen Test Professional Course?

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.

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.

Lead Pen Test Professional Course Agenda

• Day 1: Introduction to Penetration Testing, ethics, planning and scoping
• Day 2: Technical foundation, knowledge and techniques (with practical exercises in all areas)
• Day 3: Conducting a Penetration Test (using tools and techniques) and reviewing testing areas
• Day 4: Analyzing results from testing, reporting and follow up
• Day 5: Certification Exam

Lead Pen Test Professional Examination

• Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts in Penetration Testing
• Domain 2: Technical foundations for Penetration Testing
• Domain 3: Scoping and planning a Penetration Test
• Domain 4: Conducting a Penetration Test including test types, tools and methods
• Domain 5: Specific Penetration Testing types and techniques (infrastructure, application, mobile technology and social engineering)
• Domain 6: Analyzing results and the reporting process
• Domain 7: Penetration Test follow up

Additional Information

• Training Days: 5
• CPD Certification (Credits): 31
• Exam Duration: 3 hour (open book)
• Free Retake Exam: Yes
• For more information, visit the PECB – Lead Pen Test Professional Course page