Lead Pen Test Professional

Is this a Certification Course? Yes, this is a certification course. Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course.

Delivery Model: Self-Study

Exam Duration: 3 hours

Retake Exam: You can retake the exam once within one year

Price: US$ 795 / CAD$ 1095

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Why should you attend?


Lead Pen Test Professional training enables you to develop the necessary expertise to lead a professional penetration test by using a mix of practical techniques and management skills. 


This course is designed by industry experts with in-depth experience in the Penetration Testing field. Unlike other trainings, this training course is focused specifically on the knowledge and skills needed by professionals looking to lead or take part in a penetration test. It drills down into the latest technical knowledge, tools and techniques in key areas including infrastructure, Web Application security, Mobile security and Social Engineering. In addition, this course concentrates on how to practically apply what is learned on current day-to-day penetration testing and does not expand on unrelated, dated or unnecessary theoretical concepts. 


Along with the in-depth hands-on practical skills, this training course equips you with the management skills you need to lead a penetration test, taking into account business risks and key business issues. The individuals who complete the course have the right blend of the real business and technical competencies needed to be a respected, understood and professional penetration tester. On the last day of the training course, you will get to use the skills learned in a comprehensive capture and flag penetration testing exercises. 


Who should attend


IT professionals looking to enhance their technical skills and knowledge

Auditors looking to understand the Penetration Testing processes

IT and Risk managers seeking a more detailed understanding of the appropriate and beneficial use of Penetration Tests

Incident handlers and Business Continuity professionals looking to use testing as part of their testing regimes

Penetration testers

Ethical hackers

Cybersecurity professionals


Learning objectives


Learn how to interpret and illustrate the main Penetration Testing concepts and principles

Understand the core technical knowledge needed to organize and carry out an effective set of Pen Tests

Learn how to effectively plan a Penetration Test and identify a scope which is suitable and appropriate based on risk

Acquire hands-on practical skills and knowledge on relevant tools and techniques used to efficiently conduct a Penetration Testing

Learn how to effectively manage the time and resources needed to scale a specific Penetration Test


Educational approach


This training is based on both theory and best practices used in Pen Testing

Lecture sessions are illustrated with examples based on case studies

Practical exercises are based on a case study which includes role playing and discussions

Practical tests are similar to the Certification Exam


Prerequisites


A fundamental understanding of Penetration Testing and comprehensive knowledge of Cybersecurity.




Course Content


Day 1: Introduction to Penetration Testing, ethics, planning and scoping


Day 2: Technical foundation, knowledge and techniques (with practical exercises in all areas)


Day 3: Conducting a Penetration Test (using tools and techniques) and reviewing testing areas


Day 4: Analyzing results from testing, reporting and follow up


Day 5: Certification Exam


Examination


The “PECB Certified Lead Pen Test Professional” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:


Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts in Penetration Testing 


Domain 2: Technical foundations for Penetration Testing


Domain 3: Scoping and planning a Penetration Test


Domain 4: Conducting a Penetration Test including test types, tools and methods


Domain 5: Specific Penetration Testing types and techniques (infrastructure, application, mobile technology and social engineering)


Domain 6: Analyzing results and the reporting process


Domain 7: Penetration Test follow up


For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.


Certification


After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credentials. You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential. For more information about Pen Testing certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.


To be considered valid, activities should follow best practices and include the following:


Understanding an organization and its context

Defining a Pen Testing approach

Selecting a Pen Test methodology

Defining Pen Test criteria

Identification of assets, threats, existing controls, vulnerabilities and consequences (impacts)

Assessing consequences

Evaluating Pen Test scenarios

Evaluating Pen Test treatment options

Selecting and implementing controls

Performing a Pen Test review


General Information


Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course

Training material containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed

An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.

In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months for free

 


Price: US$ 795 / CAD$ 1095

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