• Online, Self-Paced
Course Description

Serving as a comprehensive way of testing for cybersecurity vulnerabilities, Penetration Testing provides insight into a network, application, device, and/or physical security through the lens of an attacker to discover weakness and identify areas of improvement within your security posture. This course introduces concepts of penetration testing and provides an understanding of the stages of penetration testing as they relate to industry standards.

Learning Objectives

On successful completion of this course, learners should have the knowledge and skills to:

  • Conduct penetration testing according to industry standard methodology
  • Identify the steps in a typical penetration testing process

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

  • Vulnerability Assessment and Management

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.