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ZX301 – Penetration Testing

Valid for 6 months

*Typical completion, beginning to end: 6-9 months, when studying regularly

Penetration Testing

Find and exploit vulnerabilities

Learn systematic approaches to identify and exploit system vulnerabilities, following professional penetration testing methodologies.

Series

ZX Offense

Program Code

ZX301

Duration

Self-Pace*

*Typical completion, beginning to end: 6-9 months, when studying regularly

What Our Clients Say

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“Over 1000 of our students have been trained using ThinkCyber's Products and Services. The hands-on experience they gain from using the Cyberium Arena Simulator and Specto is invaluable and has been instrumental in their career progression”

— John Bryce Training Center, Israel

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“The training was crucial, providing my team with a wealth of knowledge through hands-on experiences. This is why, throughout June 2023, we will be welcoming SOC analysts from across the nation to participate in the CACC (CERT-IL Advanced Cyber Training). This training, facilitated by ThinkCyber and utilizing the Cyberium simulator, will provide invaluable experience and knowledge upgrades.”

— Homeland Security

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“Our students are getting excellent positions such as SOC Analysts, Network Security Engineers, Forensics and Penetration Testers thanks to the applicable and relevant hands-on cybersecurity skills they've acquired through ThinkCyber's solutions.”

— James Lim, CEO of Centre for Cybersecurity Institute, Singapore

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“Exceptional course! I've attended numerous programs, but this outshines them all in every conceivable way: the comprehensive content, the expert guidance, the practical exercises, and the seamless organization of the entire course.”

— Defense Forces

Description

Want to think like an ethical hacker? This program teaches you the structured approach to penetration testing - from initial reconnaissance to post-exploitation. You'll learn to use industry tools like Metasploit and Nmap, understand exploitation techniques, and develop the mindset needed to identify system vulnerabilities.

 

Perfect for those ready to step into offensive security roles.

Program Recognition & Impact

Our Penetration Testing program delivers methodologies to prepare for real security assessments:

  • Rigorous approach to vulnerability assessment

  • Hands-on experience with professional testing tools

  • Develops systematic ethical hacking capabilities

  • Builds practical exploitation expertise

Real-World Training Environment

Through our Cyberium Arena learning platform, you'll perform authorized penetration tests:   

  • Conduct reconnaissance on live systems

  • Practice exploitation in controlled environments

  • Use professional penetration testing tools

  • Learn web application security testing

  • Apply systematic testing methodologies

What You Will Learn

The Penetration Testing training equips learners with crucial skills to identify and exploit system vulnerabilities. Covering data gathering, system infiltration, post-breach techniques, and emphasizing WebApp Security, this program prepares participants to effectively safeguard digital assets against cyber threats.

PENETRATION TESTING

  • This module empowers learners with fundamental penetration testing skills. It commences with Information Gathering, enabling understanding of targeted systems. Scanning follows, teaching detection of open ports and services. Lastly, Enumeration provides detailed system information, critical for crafting effective cyberattack strategies.

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    • Information Gathering

    • Whois and Dmitry

    • Google and GHDB

    • Shodan CLI

    • DNS Reconnaissance

    • Online Databases

    • Scanning

    • Nmap Scanning

    • NSE Scripting

    • Enumeration

    • Services

    • Msfconsole

    • Enumeration Tools

    • Vulnerabilities Detection Methods

    • Nessus
       

  • This module is focused on the practical aspects of penetration testing, with a keen focus on Exploitation. It starts by teaching the methodologies to leverage vulnerabilities for unauthorized system access. Further, it explores payloads, which are pieces of code executed post successful exploitation, providing crucial insights into cyberattack mechanics.

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    • Exploitation

    • Brute Force Tools

    • Exploits Database

    • Msfconsole

    • Exploiting Manually

    • Payloads

    • Msfvenom Payloads

    • Payloads Automation

    • Meterpreter
       

  • Post exploitation tactics, used after gaining unauthorized access, are explored, giving insights into maintaining access, data extraction, and covering tracks. Furthermore, it examines social engineering, a human manipulation tactic for information or access, underscoring the human element in cybersecurity.

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    • Local vs. Remote Exploits

    • Privilege Escalation

    • Persistence

    • Disabling Security

    • Social Engineering

    • Online Services

    • BeEF

    • Phishing Frameworks

    • Advanced Techniques
       

  • This module sheds light on the crucial aspect of safeguarding web applications. It navigates through various aspects of web application security, highlighting common vulnerabilities, and providing effective strategies to counteract them. A key focus is on securing data transactions, user authentication processes, and ensuring overall application integrity.

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    • HTML Basics

    • About OWASP

    • XSS

    • LFI/RFI

    • Brute Force

    • SQL Injection

    • Web Payloads

    • Reverse Shell

    • Burp Suite

    • Proxy

    • Repeater

    • Intruder

    • Encoder
       

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