Penetration Testing (PT) Course

Penetration Testing (PT) Course

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50
academic hours
Final Project
Penetrating Testing for Web Application

Penetration Testing (PT) Course

This course is part of our full cybersecurity career track, designed to explore the field of hacking in a WEB environment, and conduct comprehensive penetration tests using a wide range of relevant techniques and technologies. This course covers the working principles in searching for vulnerabilities and security breaches, and during it, students will learn how to check security levels while attempting to break into websites, as well as how to identify vulnerabilities and prevent such intrusions.

What is Penetration Testing/Test?

In this course, we will use information such as user details and databases like SQL for penetration tests, security vulnerabilities, and more. Additionally, we will use the Linux operating system and relevant commands to scan for security breaches and website vulnerabilities through which hackers can break into the site and servers.

This course is offered individually or as part of a complete information security and cyber studies track. In it, we will learn the main principles of penetration testing for familiarity and practical work with relevant tools, operating systems, databases such as SQL, and in fact, real tools and methods used by hackers in their attempts to break into organizations and websites.

Uncover vulnerabilities before the hackers do. This hands-on program equips you with the skills to simulate real-world attacks, identify security weaknesses, and provide actionable remediation strategies. From reconnaissance to exploitation, you'll master the entire penetration testing lifecycle.

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Why Learn Penetration Testing (PT)

  • High Demand: Penetration testers are among the most sought-after professionals in cybersecurity.
  • Ethical Hacking Skills: Develop the ability to think like an attacker to better defend systems.
  • Career Advancement: Open doors to lucrative roles in cybersecurity and IT security.
  • Real-World Impact: Directly contribute to improving an organization's security posture.
  • Continuous Learning: Stay at the forefront of evolving cyber threats and defense techniques.
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What You Learn in Our course

  • Penetration Testing Methodology: Master structured approaches to ethical hacking.
  • Reconnaissance Techniques: Learn to gather intelligence on target systems.
  • Vulnerability Assessment: Identify and prioritize security weaknesses.
  • Exploitation Techniques: Safely execute controlled attacks to prove vulnerabilities.
  • Post-Exploitation: Understand how to maintain access and cover tracks (for demonstration purposes only).
  • Reporting and Documentation: Craft comprehensive, actionable penetration testing reports.
  • Web Application Security: Dive deep into common web vulnerabilities and how to exploit them ethically.
  • Network Penetration Testing: Learn to breach and secure network infrastructures.
  • Wireless Security: Understand and exploit weaknesses in wireless networks.
  • Social Engineering: Master the art of human hacking and learn to defend against it.
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Who Should Attend

  • Knowledge or experience in networking is required
  • Experience in Linux or UNIX is essential

Skills & Techniques

  • Ethical Hacking Fundamentals: Understand the principles, methodologies, and legal aspects of ethical hacking.
  • Penetration Testing Methodologies: Learn structured approaches like OSSTMM, PTES, and OWASP testing guide.
  • Information Gathering: Master techniques for passive and active reconnaissance.
  • Vulnerability Assessment: Identify and analyze vulnerabilities in networks, systems, and applications.
  • Network Penetration Testing: Exploit network-level vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.
  • Web Application Security: Identify and exploit common web vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10).
  • Wireless Network Security: Assess and exploit vulnerabilities in Wi-Fi networks.
  • Social Engineering: Understand and simulate various social engineering techniques.
  • Exploitation Techniques: Use and customize exploit frameworks like Metasploit.
  • Post-Exploitation: Perform privilege escalation, lateral movement, and data exfiltration.

These skills and techniques prepare you for roles such as Penetration testers, Ethical hackers, Information Security consultants, and Red Team specialists. They provide a comprehensive foundation for assessing and improving the security posture of organizations through simulated cyberattacks and thorough security assessments.

Course Structure

Ch. 1

Introduction to Penetration Testing

Ch. 2

Information Gathering

Ch. 3

Finding Vulnerabilities

Ch. 4

Capturing Traffic

Ch. 5

Password Attacks (Based on Timing Constraints)

Head of the department
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Meet your instructor

Benny Cohen

Embedded Academy Founder and CEO

As a long-time veteran in the technology industry, Benny Cohen combines a deep passion for technology with extensive field experience. With a B.Sc. in Electronics Engineering and an M.Sc. in Communication Engineering, he has spent over 20 years developing software and hardware systems, including the last few years focusing on the cybersecurity industry. In addition to his role as the company founder & CEO, Benny also operates as a hands-on practitioner who specializes in penetration testing and has conducted significant security assessments for leading enterprises and security companies worldwide. His approachable teaching style and real-world expertise make learning both engaging and relevant.

What our graduates say

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Daria G.
Cyber Security course graduate

Compliance Officer

The cybersecurity program coverage of digital forensics techniques was extensive, including memory analysis, log parsing, and artifact recovery, enhancing my incident response capabilities and ensuring thorough post-breach investigations.
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Norah M.
Cybersecurity course graduate

Information Security Analyst

The course’s thorough exploration of cloud security frameworks, container security, and infrastructure-as-code best practices taught me to design and implement, scalable security controls for our organization's cloud-native environment.
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Michael S.
Cyber Security course graduate

Network Security Engineer

The comprehensive cyber security training and lab experience gave me the in-demand skills to identify vulnerabilities and implement effective defense strategies.
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Danny P.
Cyber Security course graduate

Forensic Analyst

The cyber security curriculum covers everything from network security and incident response to ethical hacking and digital forensics so for a beginner in the field I felt the course was well designed for first timers like I was.
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FAQs

Do I need prior hacking experience to take this course?

No prior hacking experience is required, but a strong understanding of networking, operating systems, and basic scripting is beneficial. We'll start with the fundamentals and progressively move to more advanced topics.

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Is this course purely theoretical, or will there be practical exercises?

Our course is heavily focused on hands-on learning. You'll work in a safe, isolated lab environment where you can practice real-world penetration testing techniques without legal concerns. We believe in learning by doing, so expect to spend a significant portion of the course actively testing and exploiting systems.

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Will this course prepare me for any specific certifications?

While not specifically designed for any single certification, our course content aligns well with several industry-recognized certifications. Many students find this course helpful in preparing for exams like the Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), CompTIA PenTest+, and EC-Council's Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH). However, additional study may be required for specific exam objectives.

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