Course Outline
Overview of Penetration Testing Procedures and Categories
Vulnerability Assessment
Offensive Security Capabilities
Standard Penetration Testing Methodologies
Industry-Standard Penetration Testing Utilities
Metasploit Framework Utilization
Network Penetration Testing for Internal and External Environments
Firewall Assessment Techniques
Windows System Penetration Testing
Linux System Penetration Testing
Web Application Security Assessment
Database Security Evaluation
Physical Security Vulnerability Analysis
Data Center Security Assessment
Cloud Infrastructure Penetration Testing
Penetration Testing Report Standards
Guidelines and Best Practices for Penetration Testing Reporting
Offensive Security Capture the Flag Exercises
Requirements
Prerequisite knowledge of TCP/IP protocols is necessary for enrollment, along with recommended prior exposure to or formal instruction in ethical hacking techniques.
Candidates should be aware that proficiency in programming is not a requirement for participation in this program for government professionals.
