What this course will cover
This course will cover the full life cycle of penetration testing ranging from passive and active reconnaissance, vulnerability assessment, and exploitation via various methods, post-exploitation and pivoting, reporting writing and post incident forensics.
Penetration Testing Forensics | Online training
Penetration testing is the process of simulating a malicious attack on a system or network to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses. Forensics is the process of collecting, analyzing, and presenting evidence from a system or network after an incident or breach.
Trainees must have a working understanding of the following items:
- TCP/IP and its underlying protocols including.
- Routing and other basic networking knowledge (DNS, ICMP, etc).
- HTTP Protocol including verbs, status codes. and parameter
- Basics of computers and networking.
- Â Knowledge of Comptia Security+ and Security Operations Center.
As a penetration tester, you’ll take a proactive, offensive role in cybersecurity by performing attacks on a company’s existing digital systems. These tests might use a variety of hacking tools and techniques to find gaps that hackers could exploit. Throughout the process, you’ll document your actions in detail and create a report on what you did and how successful you were at breaching security protocols. Â
Penetration tester tasks and responsibilities
The day-to-day tasks of a pen tester will vary depending on the organization. Here are some common tasks and responsibilities you may encounter in this role, all pulled from real job listings:
- Perform tests on applications, network devices, and cloud infrastructures
- Design and conduct simulated social engineering attacks
- Research and experiment with different types of attacks
- Develop methodologies for penetration testing
- Review code for security vulnerabilities
- Reverse engineer malware or spam
- Document security and compliance issues
- Automate common testing techniques to improve efficiency
- Write technical and executive reports
- Communicate findings to both technical staff and executive leadership
- Validate security improvements with additional testing
- Ethics / Scoping
- Passive /Active reconnaissance
- Mobile app reconnaissance
- Vulnerability assessment
- Exploitation
- Brute forcing
- Header modification
- Parameter tampering
- Session hijacking
- Command execution/injection
- File inclusion / Web shells
- SQL Injection
- Cross site scripting (XSS)
- Credential Gathering
- Privilege escalation
- Pivoting
- Broken authentication
- Report writing
- Post incident log review
Penetration testers need a solid understanding of information technology (IT) and security systems in order to test them for vulnerabilities. Skills you might find on a pen tester job description include:
- Network and application security
- Programming languages, especially for scripting (Python, BASH, Java, Ruby, Perl)
- Threat modeling
- Linux, Windows, and MacOS environments
- Security assessment tools
- Pentest management platforms
- Technical writing and documentation
- Cryptography
- Cloud architecture
- Remote access technologies
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Popular penetration tester tools
Today’s penetration testers have a range of tools to help make their jobs faster and more efficient. If you’re interested in becoming a pen tester, it can help to gain familiarity with one or more of these tools.
- Kali Linux:Â Popular pen testing operating system
- Nmap:Â Port scanner for network discovery
- Wireshark:Â Packet sniffer to analyze traffic on your network
- John the Ripper:Â Open-source password cracker
- Burp Suite:Â Application security testing tools
- Nessus:Â Vulnerability assessment tool
- OWASP ZAP Proxy:Â Web application security scanner
One of the best ways to start developing the skills you’ll need as a penetration tester is to enroll in a specialized course or training program. With these types of programs, you can learn in a more structured environment while building multiple skills at once.Â
If you’re new to cybersecurity, consider KTC as an option which includes an entire unit on penetration testing and incident response. The entire program is online and at your own pace, so you can learn job-ready skills while working or managing life’s other responsibilities.
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Do I need a degree to become a penetration tester?
While it can be helpful to have a degree in computer science, information technology, or cybersecurity, not all penetration testing jobs require a degree. Typically, your level of experience and ability to complete the task matter more than what degree (if any) you have. If you’re starting in cybersecurity without a related degree, it might be helpful to pursue a certification to validate your skills.
Cybersecurity certifications demonstrate to recruiters and hiring managers that you have the skills required to succeed in the industry. In addition to these more general cybersecurity certifications, you can also get certified in penetration testing or ethical hacking. Reputable certifications to consider include:
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- CompTIA PenTest+
- GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
- GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT)
- Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
- Certified Penetration Tester (CPT)
Earning one of these certifications generally requires passing an exam. Besides earning a credential for your resume, preparing for a certification exam can often help you develop your skill set as well.
Penetration Testing Forensics Combo Learning Path
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Course 1
Comptia Security+
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Course 2
SOC Analyst
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Course 3
Penetration Testing Forensics
Penetration Testing Tools
Frequently Asked Questions
While no two career paths are the same, it’s possible to transition into a pen testing role after gaining one to four years of work experience in IT and information security. ‎
You don’t necessarily need a related degree to work in penetration testing. Earning a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or information security could make you a more competitive candidate.‎
Yes … This is an Online Course essentially.
Penetration testing requires a foundational knowledge of computers, networks, and computer security, as well as many technical skills. While this can seem intimidating at first, you can learn these skills and gain fluency in the related technologies with practice and persistence. ‎
As more technology moves to the cloud, so do many of the tasks of penetration testers. Many job sites list remote penetration tester roles—a trend that’s likely to continue as more companies switch to a remote work model after COVID-19.
Meet your instructor
We Have a Passion for Sharing Knowledge and giving hope to those who are eager to be successful. Our number mission is to help you achieve your objective in becoming a SOC security Analyst. We are are dedicated in making sure we give you the necessary skills and knowledge you will need to land a good paying job. Our curriculum covers all the necessary topics based on the job market and certification programs. Henceforth, you will acquire the necessary skills required to land a high paying job and pass the related certification exams.
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We have trained a hand full of analysts and we keep a pride in the fact that all our trainees are not left alone until they land an offer letter.
