Lead Pen Test Professional

Training Description: Lead Pen Test Professional

Course Summary

The Lead Pen Test Professional training is designed for cybersecurity professionals who want to master advanced penetration testing techniques. This course provides the skills required to plan, execute, and lead sophisticated penetration testing campaigns to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in information systems. Focusing on tools, methodologies, and industry standards, this training also prepares participants to assume leadership roles in offensive security projects.

Training Objectives

• Understand the fundamental principles of penetration testing and its role in a comprehensive security strategy.
• Master the use of advanced penetration testing tools and techniques.
• Learn how to design and manage large-scale penetration testing campaigns.
• Prepare participants to become leaders in penetration testing, ensuring compliance with international security standards.

Training Program

1. Introduction to Penetration Testing and the Role of the Lead Pen Tester

• Overview of penetration testing and its importance in cybersecurity.
• Roles and responsibilities of a Lead Pen Test Professional.

2. Planning and Managing Penetration Tests

• Identifying objectives and scope of penetration tests.
• Managing authorizations and legal compliance (local regulations and standards like PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, etc.).
• Leading a team and coordinating penetration tests.

3. Penetration Testing Methodologies and Standards

• Penetration testing standards and frameworks (OWASP, PTES, NIST).
• Developing methodologies for various environments (networks, applications, cloud).

4. Information Gathering and Reconnaissance

• Advanced techniques for information gathering.
• Using tools like Nmap, Shodan, and Maltego for mapping target systems.

5. Advanced Exploitation Testing

• Identifying vulnerabilities and exploiting weaknesses (buffer overflows, injections, etc.).
• Using tools like Metasploit, Burp Suite, and custom exploits.
• Penetration testing of specific environments: cloud, IoT, industrial systems (SCADA).

6. Privilege Escalation and Post-Exploitation

• Techniques for gaining and maintaining privileged access.
• Lateral movement in segmented networks.
• Extracting and analyzing sensitive data.

7. Reporting and Remediation

• Compiling professional and actionable reports.
• Recommendations for fixing vulnerabilities and strengthening security.
• Presenting results to stakeholders.

8. Leadership and Risk Management in Penetration Testing

• Strategic decision-making in penetration testing projects.
• Assessing and communicating identified risks.
• Crisis management and incident response.

9. Preparation for the Lead Pen Test Professional Certification Exam

• Review of key concepts covered in the training.
• Real-life case studies and practical simulations.
• Tips for passing the certification exam.

Training Duration

Approximately 50 hours, combining theoretical sessions, hands-on labs, and in-depth case studies.

Prerequisites

• Basic knowledge of cybersecurity.
• Prior experience in penetration testing or technical roles in cybersecurity.

Target Audience

• Cybersecurity professionals seeking to deepen their penetration testing skills.
• Security consultants and analysts looking to lead penetration testing projects.
• System and network administrators wishing to enhance their expertise in offensive security.

Certification

Upon completion of the training, participants will be prepared to take the Lead Pen Test Professional exam and earn a certification demonstrating their expertise in conducting and managing advanced penetration testing campaigns.

Sign up now and become an expert in penetration testing, ready to lead offensive security campaigns in diverse environments!