Penetration Testing (PT) Course

Penetration Testing Course — This course is a part of the comprehensive training path for a career in cybersecurity and information security. In this practical course for penetration testers, the field of hacking in the web environment will be explored. Comprehensive penetration tests will be conducted using a wide variety of relevant techniques and technologies.

This course covers the principles of searching for vulnerabilities and security breaches. Throughout the course, students will learn how to assess security levels by attempting to breach internet sites. Additionally, they will learn how to identify breaches and prevent such intrusions.

What is Penetration Testing?

Penetration Testing, also known as Pen Testing, is a proactive security assessment technique that involves simulating real-world attacks on computer systems, networks, applications, and websites. The goal of penetration testing is to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in the target system's security controls before malicious hackers can exploit them.

In the course, we will utilize information such as user credentials and databases like SQL for the purpose of conducting penetration tests, identifying security weaknesses, and more. Additionally, we will make use of the Linux operating system and relevant commands to perform scans for security breaches and vulnerabilities in websites and servers.

This course is offered either as a standalone course or as part of a comprehensive cybersecurity and information security curriculum. Within it, students will learn the fundamentals of penetration testing, gaining practical experience with relevant tools, operating systems, databases like SQL, and essentially real-world tools and techniques used by hackers in their attempts to breach organizations and websites.

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)

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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.

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