PECB CERTIFIED Lead Pen Test Professional
The target audience for training
- IT professionals wishing to improve their knowledge and technical skills
- Auditors wishing to understand the penetration test process
- IT and risk management managers wishing to gain a more detailed understanding of the appropriate and beneficial use of penetration testing
- Incident managers and business continuity professionals looking to use testing as part of their test regimes
- Intrusion testers
- Pirates respecting the code of ethics
- Cybersecurity professionals
What you will learn
Training "Lead Pen Test Professional will give you the expertise you need to conduct a professional penetration test using a range of practical techniques and management skills.
The course is designed by industry experts with extensive experience in the field of penetration testing. Unlike other certifications, this course focuses specifically on the knowledge and skills required by professionals looking to lead or participate in penetration testing. Together we will explore the latest technical knowledge, tools and techniques in key areas including infrastructure, web application, mobile security and social engineering. In addition, this course focuses on how to apply the knowledge gained about current penetration testing in practice and does not delve into irrelevant, old or unnecessary theoretical concepts.
This course is designed to equip you with the in-depth practical and management skills you need to conduct a successful penetration test that takes into account the risks and key business issues. Those who complete the course will have both the technical and non-technical skills needed to be a reputable, understood and professional penetration tester. On the final day of the course, you'll be able to use the skills you've learnt in the comprehensive 'Capture the Flag' penetration testing exercises.
Training programme
- Duration: 5 days
Day 1: Introduction to intrusion testing, ethics, planning and field of application
- Objectives and structure of the course
- Intrusion test principles
- Legal and ethical issues
- Fundamentals of information security and risk management
- Penetration testing approaches
- Intrusion test phases
- Intrusion test management
Day 2: Fundamental and technical knowledge (with practical exercises in all areas)
- Basic technical knowledge
Day 3: Carrying out an intrusion test (using tools and techniques) and reviewing the scope of the test
- Carrying out an intrusion test - Testing the infrastructure
- Penetration testing - Penetration testing of Web applications
- Carrying out an intrusion test - Mobile testing
- Carrying out an intrusion test - Social engineering tests
- Carrying out an intrusion test - Physical security tests
Day 4: Analysis of test results, reports and follow-up
- Documentation of the test quality review and report
- Action plans and follow-up
- Test programme management
- Competence and assessment of intrusion testers
- Capture the Flag CTF exercises
- Closing the course
Day 5: Certification exam
Examination "PECB Certified Lead Pen Test Professional meets the requirements of the PECB examination and certification programme. The examination covers the following areas of competence: Duration: 3 hours
- Area 1: Fundamental principles and concepts relating to penetration testing
- Area 2: Technical basis for penetration testing
- Area 3: Scope and planning of an intrusion test Domain 4 Conducting an intrusion test, including types of test, tools and methods
- Area 5: Specific penetration test types and techniques (infrastructure, application, mobile technology and social engineering)
- Area 6: Analysis of results and reporting process Area 7 Penetration test follow-up
Training objectives
- Be able to interpret and illustrate the main concepts and principles relating to penetration testing
- Understand the basic technical knowledge required to organise and carry out an effective set of penetration tests
- Learn how to plan an effective penetration test and identify an appropriate area of application, tailored to the risk involved
- Acquire knowledge and practical skills in the tools and techniques used to carry out an effective penetration test
- Efficiently manage the time and resources required for a specific penetration test
Training prerequisites
A fundamental understanding of penetration testing and an in-depth knowledge of cybersecurity.
Examination guide
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- Language : French
- Level : Fundamental
- Certification body : 0
- Certification: Yes
- Accessibility : Yes
- Duration: 5 days
Important information:
Our courses are not registered with the Répertoire National des Certifications Professionnelles (RNCP), but they do comply with the requirements of the Répertoire Spécifique (RS).