Program Overview
The Penetration Testing Professional certification course trains IT professionals and cybersecurity enthusiasts in ethical hacking skills, equipping them to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in networks, systems, and web applications. The course includes hands-on practical exercises and real-world scenarios, preparing individuals for careers in cybersecurity and penetration testing.
Program Outline
The course teaches participants how to set up testing environments and identify/exploit vulnerabilities. The objective is to equip participants with the skills to identify and exploit vulnerabilities and provide actionable remediation recommendations.
Outline:
The course is structured into modules:
- Module 3: Setting up Environment and Network Discovery: Setting up Penetration Testing Environment; Network and Host Discovery concepts and techniques.
- Module 4: Network Reconnaissance: Port Scanning Tools and Techniques; OS Footprinting; Service Fingerprinting; Firewall Detection and Evasion; Active Port Scanning Techniques.
- Module 5: Web Application Reconnaissance: Proxy Setup; Capturing HTTP Request; Spidering and Directory Enumeration; Directory Traversal.
- Module 6: Vulnerability Assessment and audit: Vulnerability Assessment Tools and Techniques; Network audit tools and techniques.
- Module 7: Exploitation techniques: Make use of information gathered during reconnaissance phase; Various Network exploitation techniques; Various web application techniques.
Careers:
The course aims to prepare individuals for careers in cybersecurity and penetration testing. It's beneficial for current or aspiring IT security professionals looking to expand their knowledge in penetration testing.
Other:
The course requires completion of a network administrator certification course as a prerequisite. The course uses hands-on practical exercises and real-world scenarios to provide a thorough understanding of the penetration testing process and how to properly conduct a penetration test. The blended course costs £1450, and the campus-based course costs £1950. There is also a £50 non-refundable registration fee.
- Registration Fees: £ 50 per participant. (non-refundable)
- Blended Course: £ 1450
- Campus Based Course: £ 1950
Step In Education is a London-based college accredited by ASIC and OTHM, offering globally recognized Level 3 to postgraduate qualifications. The institution specializes in professional development, IT training, and English courses, with flexible learning options including face-to-face, online, and blended environments.
Key features include:
- Visa sponsorship for eligible students attending campus-based courses.
- Short-term course visas (6 months) and English course visas (up to 11 months).
- A focus on enhancing knowledge, skills, and employability in a competitive market.
Step In Education provides high-quality education while immersing students in British culture and professional development.
It also mentions that the course is suitable for individuals with a background in network administration or network security, professionals looking to enhance their penetration testing skills, individuals interested in a cyber security career, and current or aspiring IT security professionals.
