The Penetration Tester Job Role Path is for newcomers to information security who aspire to become professional penetration testers. This path covers core security assessment concepts and provides a deep understanding of the specialized tools, attack tactics, and methodology used during penetration testing. Armed with the necessary theoretical background and multiple practical exercises, students will go through all penetration testing stages, from reconnaissance and enumeration to documentation and reporting. Upon completing this job role path, you will have obtained the practical skills and mindset necessary to perform professional security assessments against enterprise-level infrastructure at an intermediate level. The Information Security Foundations skill path can be considered prerequisite knowledge to be successful while working through this job role path.
Learning Objectives
- Penetration testing processes and methodologies
- Information gathering & reconnaissance techniques
- Attacking Windows & Linux targets
- Active Directory penetration testing
- Web application penetration testing
- Manual & automated exploitation
- Vulnerability assessment
- Pivoting & Lateral Movement
- Post-exploitation enumeration
- Windows & Linux Privilege escalation
- Vulnerability/Risk communication and reporting
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):
Competency Areas
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