Security Assessment and Penetration Testing
S$2,600 4 days - Exam: -
Course Overview
- Understand the fundamentals of security assessment methodologies and penetration testing frameworks.
- Gain practical skills in identifying vulnerabilities and testing security defenses.
- Learn to use industry-standard tools and techniques for penetration testing.
- Enhance your ability to protect IT systems by understanding how attackers exploit weaknesses
- Prepare to conduct professional security assessments in compliance with organizational policies.
Who Should Attend
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Learning Outcomes
- Understand and apply security assessment methodologies and penetration testing frameworks.
- Conduct reconnaissance and identify vulnerabilities in IT systems.
- Utilize professional tools for penetration testing to simulate attacks effectively.
- Produce comprehensive security assessment reports with actionable recommendations.
- Build a foundation for advancing into more specialized areas of cybersecurity.
Course Outline
Day 1: Foundations of Security Assessment and Penetration Testing
- Overview of security assessment methodologies (e.g., OWASP, PTES).
- Differences between vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
- Legal and ethical considerations in penetration testing.
- Planning and scoping a penetration test.
- Understanding target systems and networks.
Day 2: Reconnaissance and Vulnerability Identification
- Techniques for gathering intelligence (open-source intelligence, social engineering, etc.).
- Identifying vulnerabilities using automated and manual techniques.
- Hands-on practice: Utilizing tools like Nmap, Nessus, and Nikto for scanning and reconnaissance.
Day 3: Exploitation Techniques
- Introduction to exploitation strategies for different systems (web apps, networks, databases).
- Using penetration testing tools like Metasploit, Burp Suite, and Hydra.
- Simulating real-world attacks to exploit discovered vulnerabilities.
- Practical lab: Exploiting a simulated network to gain unauthorized access.
Day 4: Reporting and Mitigation
- Analyzing and documenting findings from penetration tests.
- Writing clear, actionable penetration testing reports for stakeholders.
- Recommendations for mitigating identified risks.
- Case studies: Lessons learned from major security breaches.
Class Schedule 2026
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