Penetration Testing Course for Professional
The Certified Penetration Testing Professional (CPENT) v1 course is a comprehensive, hands-on training designed for cybersecurity professionals looking to enhance their penetration testing skills and gain expertise in advanced ethical hacking techniques. This course focuses on advanced exploitation methodologies, attack vectors, and techniques, empowering participants to conduct real-world penetration tests and secure complex environments. It covers areas such as web application penetration testing, network exploitation, post-exploitation, and reporting. The CPENT certification prepares professionals to become advanced penetration testers, ethical hackers, and security analysts capable of assessing and securing networks, systems, and applications against sophisticated cyber threats.
Pre-requisites
Familiarity with networking, operating systems, and fundamental cybersecurity principles.
Hands-on experience in penetration testing, ethical hacking, or cybersecurity roles.
Proficiency in using penetration testing tools such as Metasploit, Nmap, Wireshark, and experience in web application and network security assessments.
CompTIA Security+ or equivalent knowledge is highly recommended, along with a basic understanding of programming/scripting languages (Python, Bash, etc.).
Course Overview
The Certified Penetration Testing Professional (CPENT) course is a hands-on, advanced-level certification training program designed for cybersecurity professionals who want to excel in performing penetration testing across enterprise systems. The course goes beyond standard methodologies and equips participants with the knowledge and skills to uncover vulnerabilities in complex networks, cloud environments, IoT systems, and web applications while adhering to ethical hacking standards.CPENT emphasizes real-world scenarios, challenging participants with advanced tools and techniques to test the security of modern IT infrastructures. Upon completion, participants can validate their expertise in offensive security through the CPENT certification.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Perform advanced penetration testing techniques on enterprise networks, web applications, and cloud environments.
- Identify and exploit vulnerabilities in IoT devices and operational technology systems.
- Write custom exploits for advanced vulnerabilities and bypass modern defenses.
- Test wireless networks, cloud systems, and web applications for security weaknesses.
- Simulate real-world cyberattacks through red team operations to assess organizational defenses.
- Produce detailed penetration testing reports with actionable recommendations for improvement.
Upcoming Classes
- Tuesday
07:00 PM – 09:00 PM
- Thursday
07:00 AM – 09:00 AM
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Course Outline
- Overview of Penetration Testing: Definition, objectives, and importance of penetration testing.
- Ethical Hacking Process: Phases of ethical hacking (Reconnaissance, Scanning, Exploitation, Post-Exploitation).
- Ethical Hacking Frameworks: Understanding frameworks such as OSSTMM, NIST, and OWASP.
- Common Attack Vectors: Understanding social engineering, phishing, malware, and exploitation techniques.
- Ethical Hacking Tools: Introduction to Metasploit, Nmap, Wireshark, Burp Suite, and other essential tools.
- Hands-on Labs: Reconnaissance using OSINT tools, scanning networks with Nmap, and using Metasploit to identify vulnerabilities.
- Network Reconnaissance and Scanning: Tools like Nmap, Zenmap, and Netcat for network discovery and enumeration.
- Exploiting Network Protocols: Identifying vulnerabilities in TCP/IP stack, SNMP, LDAP, and SMB.
- Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) Attacks: Capturing and manipulating network traffic using tools like Wireshark, Ettercap, and ARP poisoning.
- Network Services Exploitation: Exploiting services like DNS, FTP, Telnet, SSH, and SMB to gain unauthorized access.
- Firewall and IDS/IPS Evasion: Techniques to bypass firewalls and IDS/IPS detection mechanisms.
- Hands-on Labs: Setting up virtual labs for network exploitation, scanning for vulnerabilities, and performing MITM attacks.
- Web Application Assessment Fundamentals: Understanding web application architecture (frontend/backend) and how they interact with servers.
- Reconnaissance and Information Gathering: Using tools like Nikto, Gobuster, and Burp Suite to gather information on web applications.
- Exploitation of Web Applications: Identifying common vulnerabilities (SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF, etc.).
- Session Management Attacks: Bypassing login authentication, session fixation, and session hijacking.
- OWASP Top 10: Detailed exploration of vulnerabilities listed in OWASP Top 10 and mitigation strategies.
- Hands-on Labs: Using Burp Suite to scan and exploit web applications, conducting SQL injection and XSS attacks.
- Exploit Development: Creating custom payloads and exploiting known vulnerabilities.
- Privilege Escalation: Techniques for escalating privileges in Windows and Linux environments.
- Post-Exploitation Techniques: Accessing internal systems, establishing persistence, and moving laterally in networks.
- Credential Theft and Tunneling: Using tools like Mimikatz, Metasploit, and Cobalt Strike to steal credentials and set up command-and-control (C2) channels.
- Bypass Security Controls: Bypassing antivirus solutions, UAC, and Windows Defender.
- Hands-on Labs: Building custom exploits, using Mimikatz for credential theft, and configuring C2 channels for post-exploitation.
- Advanced Exploitation Frameworks: Utilizing Metasploit, BloodHound, and Impacket for advanced exploitation.
- Bypassing Security Technologies: Evasion techniques for firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and security monitoring tools.
- Advanced Networking Techniques: Using tunneling tools like Tor, VPN, and SSH for covert communication.
- Advanced Scripting and Automation: Using Python and Bash for automation, exploit development, and vulnerability scanning.
- Red Teaming Tools and Techniques: Leveraging tools like Cobalt Strike, PowerShell Empire, and Empire for red teaming exercises.
- Hands-on Labs: Setting up C2 infrastructures, using BloodHound for Active Directory exploitation, and automating exploit deployments using Python.
- Writing Effective Penetration Test Reports: Structuring and documenting findings, risks, and recommendations.
- Threat Modeling and Risk Assessment: Identifying risks, prioritizing vulnerabilities, and developing remediation plans.
- Security Best Practices and Recommendations: Implementing secure coding practices, secure configurations, and system hardening.
- Regulatory and Compliance Requirements: Understanding regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS.
- Post-Pentest Remediation: Assisting organizations in applying patches, mitigating risks, and improving defenses.
- Hands-on Labs: Developing penetration test reports, performing risk assessments, and applying remediation techniques.
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FAQs
The CPENT course is designed for cybersecurity professionals with hands-on experience in penetration testing, ethical hacking, or network security.
A solid understanding of networking, cybersecurity principles, and at least 2-3 years of penetration testing experience. CompTIA Security+ or equivalent knowledge is recommended.
Yes, the course aligns with the CPENT exam objectives and includes extensive hands-on labs and mock assessments.
Tools like Metasploit, Nmap, Wireshark, Burp Suite, and advanced exploitation frameworks are covered.
Yes, the course provides hands-on labs for network penetration testing, web application assessments, and post-exploitation techniques.
Roles such as Penetration Tester, Security Analyst, Red Team Specialist, and Security Consultant.
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