Certified Penetration Testing Training Course
Ethical hacking and cybersecurity with Educad Academy’s Penetration Testing Course. Learn hands-on skills in network security, Linux and Windows hacking, web application and database exploitation, wireless and mobile security, vulnerability assessment, and advanced PowerShell techniques. Gain real-world experience through practical labs and project-based exercises, preparing you for careers as a Penetration Tester, Security Analyst, or Cybersecurity Consultant. Enroll today to start your journey in ethical hacking and offensive security.
Course Objectives:
- Understand the full workflow of a professional penetration test
- Apply Linux and Windows skills for ethical hacking tasks
- Perform reconnaissance, scanning and enumeration on target systems
- Identify and validate vulnerabilities across networks and applications
- Exploit Windows, Linux, web and database platforms responsibly
- Assess wireless and mobile environments for security weaknesses
- Analyze network traffic and work around intrusion detection systems
- Use PowerShell for both defensive and offensive security tasks
- Document findings clearly and create client-ready penetration test reports
- Build the practical skills needed for cybersecurity and red team roles
Course Content:
Module 1: Business and Technical Logistics of Pen Testing
- Pen testing lifecycle
- Scoping and rules of engagement
- Legal and compliance considerations
- Reporting standards and documentation flow
Module 2: Linux Fundamentals
- File system navigation
- User and permission management
- Bash commands and scripting basics
- Network configuration and troubleshooting
Module 3: Information Gathering
- Passive and active reconnaissance
- OSINT techniques and tools
- Footprinting networks, systems and applications
Module 4: Detecting Live Systems
- Host discovery methods
- ICMP, TCP and UDP scanning
- Network mapping techniques
Module 5: Enumeration
- Enumerating users, shares and services
- SNMP, DNS and LDAP enumeration
- Banner grabbing and version detection
Module 6: Vulnerability Assessments
- Vulnerability scanning tools
- Manual validation of findings
- Prioritizing and reporting vulnerabilities
Module 7: Malware Goes Undercover
- Malware types and behavior
- Obfuscation techniques
- Evasion strategies and detection limits
Module 8: Windows Hacking
- Windows architecture and security
- Privilege escalation
- Credential harvesting and lateral movement
Module 9: Hacking UNIX/Linux
- Attack vectors for UNIX/Linux
- Exploiting services and misconfigurations
- Local privilege escalation
Module 10: Advanced Exploitation Techniques
- Exploit development fundamentals
- Buffer overflows
- Shellcode basics
- Post-exploitation frameworks
Module 11: Pen Testing Wireless Networks and Mobile Phones
- Wireless protocols and security flaws
- Cracking wireless authentication
- Mobile OS attack surfaces
- Mobile application assessment basics
Module 12: Networks, Sniffing and IDS
- Packet capturing and analysis
- Network sniffing tools
- IDS/IPS evasion techniques
Module 13: Injecting the Database
- SQL injection fundamentals
- Testing for database misconfigurations
- Bypassing authentication
- Extracting and manipulating data
Module 14: Attacking Web Technologies
- Web application architecture
- Common web attacks (XSS, CSRF, SSRF, etc.)
- Testing APIs
- Web application firewalls and bypass methods
Module 15: Project Documentation
- Structuring a penetration testing report
- Evidence collection
- Executive summaries vs. technical write-ups
- Delivering recommendations
Module 16: Securing Windows with PowerShell
- PowerShell security features
- Hardening Windows environments
- Automating defensive tasks
Module 17: Pen Testing with PowerShell
- Offensive PowerShell scripting
- Recon and exploitation scripts
- Bypassing execution policies
- Post-exploitation automation
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Use Linux and Windows environments confidently during penetration tests
- Gather intelligence through OSINT, scanning and enumeration
- Detect active hosts, map networks and analyze services
- Evaluate systems and applications for security weaknesses
- Exploit common vulnerabilities in networks, servers, databases and web apps
- Test wireless networks and mobile platforms for security flaws
- Capture and analyze network traffic to identify risks
- Develop and run PowerShell scripts for offensive and defensive tasks
- Create structured penetration testing reports with clear evidence
- Apply ethical hacking methods used by professional red teams
Who Should Enroll:
- Beginners who want to start a career in ethical hacking
- IT professionals looking to move into cybersecurity
- Network and system administrators who want to strengthen security skills
- Students and graduates interested in offensive security
- Security analysts who want hands-on penetration testing experience
- Anyone preparing for cybersecurity roles such as penetration tester or red team member
Career Path:
After completing this course, learners can pursue roles such as:
- Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker
- Security Analyst / Vulnerability Assessor
- Red Team Specialist
- Cybersecurity Consultant
- Network Security Engineer
Course Audience:
- Cyber Security Professionals
- Information Security Auditor
- Ethical Hackers, Pen Testers
- Network Administrators and Auditors
- Vulnerability Assessors
- Cyber Security Managers
- IS Managers
- Teams or organizations looking to upskill in security assessment
- Professionals preparing for ethical hacking or penetration testing roles
International Student Fee: 550 USD
Flexible Class Options
- Corporate Group Training | Fast-Track
- Week End Classes For Professionals SAT | SUN
- Online Classes – Live Virtual Class (L.V.C), Online Training
