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Introduction to penetration testing, ethics, planning, and scoping Course objectives and structure Penetration testing principles Legal and ethical issues Fundamental principles of
Introduction to penetration testing, ethics, planning, and scopingCourse objectives and structurePenetration testing principlesLegal and ethical issuesFundamental principles of information security and risk managementPenetration testing approachesPenetration testing phasesManagement of a penetration testTechnical foundation knowledge and techniquesTechnical foundation knowledgePractical exercises across testing areasConducting a penetration test and reviewing testing areasInfrastructure penetration testingWeb application penetration testingMobile penetration testingSocial engineering testingPhysical security testingAnalyzing results, reporting, and follow upDocumentation of test results, quality review, and reportingAction plans and follow upManaging a penetration testing programCompetence and evaluation of penetration testersCapture the flag exercisesClosing of the training
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- Penetration testing principles
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- Fundamental principles of information security and risk management
- Penetration testing approaches
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