Course Details

Defend from the Inside Out: Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing Training Course

INTRODUCTION

In an age of escalating cyber threats, understanding how attackers operate is crucial for effective defense. This Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing Training Course provides a comprehensive, hands-on experience in simulating real-world cyberattacks, empowering participants to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen security posture. Participants will learn to think like a hacker, utilize industry-standard tools, and apply ethical hacking methodologies to protect critical systems and data. This program is designed to transform security professionals into proactive defenders, capable of anticipating and mitigating cyber threats.

DURATION

5 days

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is designed for:

• Security professionals and network administrators.
• IT professionals seeking to enhance their cybersecurity skills.
• Penetration testers and security auditors.
• Anyone interested in pursuing a career in ethical hacking and cybersecurity.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the ethical and legal implications of penetration testing.
• Perform reconnaissance and information gathering on target systems.
• Conduct vulnerability scanning and analysis.
• Exploit identified vulnerabilities using various techniques.
• Perform penetration testing on networks, web applications, and wireless systems.
• Utilize industry-standard penetration testing tools and methodologies.
• Document and report findings in a professional manner.
• Understand and implement security best practices.

COURSE MODULES

• Introduction to Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing:

• Defining ethical hacking and its importance.
• Understanding the different phases of penetration testing.
• Exploring legal and ethical considerations.
• Understanding the different types of hacking.

• Reconnaissance and Information Gathering:

• Performing footprinting and reconnaissance techniques.
• Utilizing tools for network scanning and enumeration.
• Gathering information from open-source intelligence (OSINT).
• Understanding how to use tools like Nmap.

• Vulnerability Scanning and Analysis:

• Conducting vulnerability assessments using automated tools.
• Analyzing vulnerability scan results and prioritizing risks.
• Understanding common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs).
• Understanding how to use tools like Nessus.

• Exploitation Techniques:

• Exploiting common vulnerabilities in operating systems and applications.
• Utilizing Metasploit and other exploitation frameworks.
• Performing privilege escalation and maintaining access.
• Understanding different types of malware.

• Network Penetration Testing:

• Performing network scanning and analysis.
• Exploiting network vulnerabilities and weaknesses.
• Understanding network protocols and security measures.
• Understanding man in the middle attacks.

• Web Application Penetration Testing:

• Understanding web application vulnerabilities (e.g., SQL injection, cross-site scripting).
• Utilizing web application security testing tools (e.g., Burp Suite).
• Performing web application vulnerability assessments.
• Understanding the OWASP top 10.

• Wireless Penetration Testing:

• Understanding wireless network security protocols.
• Performing wireless network scanning and analysis.
• Exploiting wireless network vulnerabilities.
• Understanding wireless encryption.

• Reporting and Documentation:

• Documenting penetration testing findings and recommendations.
• Creating professional penetration testing reports.
• Communicating security risks to stakeholders.
• Understanding how to handle post penetration test cleanup.

CERTIFICATION

• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

• Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

• Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com