Introduction to Penetration Testing - Beginner

Candidates will be introduced to the concept of cyber security and the knowledge to start a career in the industry. Hands-on labs and trainer led discussions will be used to introduce and solidify knowledge of tools, techniques and technologies required in penetration testing.

What Will You Learn?

• Introduction to Penetration Testing teaches the concepts of cyber security and penetration testing techniques
   
• Candidates will be taught how modern networks and applications work

Who Should Attend?

Those looking to explore a career in penetration testing or take on an active role securing their work/home/institution’s network.

• Security Analysts
• System Administrators
• Networking Team Members
• Students
• Industry Transitioners

Syllabus

Legal Considerations

• Making sure you stay on the right side of the law
• UK Laws regarding hacking

Understanding Penetration Testing

• What is Pentesting
• Types of Pentests
• Understanding risks

Introduction to Networks

• Public & Private IP Addresses
• Network ranges
• Routing

Introduction to Protocols

• What is a protocol
• Common protocols

Introduction to Windows Domains

• Active Directory
• System Roles
• Windows Vulnerabilities
• Users

Introduction to Web Applications

• Web vulnerabilities
• HTTP codes
• Session handling
• Application proxies
• Encryption

Password security

• Hashing algorithms
• System location
• Cracking passwords