National CAE Designated Institution
  • Classroom
  • Online, Instructor-Led

This course advances students knowledge of penetration testing, network vulnerabilities, and hacking. Topics include analyzing advanced techniques for circumventing network security hardware and software. Upon completion, students should be able to assemble test kits for multiple operating systems, scan and footprint networks, and perform advanced forensic investigation.

Learning Objectives

  • Creating a penetration testing virtual lab
  • Using Kali Linux, programming, and Metasploit Framework
  • Perform information gathering, finding vulnerabilities, capturing traffic
  • Perform network penetration attacks, exploitation, password, client side, social engineering, bypassing antivirus applications, post exploitation, web application testing, wireless attacks

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Cybersecurity Management
  • Legal Advice and Advocacy

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.