Penetration Testing Courses
Explore leading penetration testing courses and certifications, delivered by industry-experts and in partnership with accredited cyber security bodies.
Top Penetration Testing Certifications
OffSec PEN-200 (OSCP)
PEN-200 is OffSec’s industry leading course for aspiring ethical hackers and forms the pathway to achieving the prestigious OffSec Certified Professional (OSCP and OSCP+) certifications.
Certified Penetration Testing Professional (CPENT)
EC-Council’s Certified Penetration Tester (CPENT) program is all about the pen test and will teach you to perform in an enterprise network environment that must be attacked, exploited, evaded, and defended.
OffSec PEN-300 (OSEP)
Learners who complete the course and pass the exam will earn the OffSec Experienced Pentester (OSEP) certification. This course builds on the knowledge and techniques taught in Penetration Testing with Kali Linux, teaching learners to perform advanced penetration tests.
Certified Ethical Hacker v13
This AI-enhanced course prepares cybersecurity professionals to earn the EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) v13 certification in just five days. It provides real-world insights into the ethical hacking process, enabling learners to identify and address vulnerabilities across systems, networks, applications, and cloud environments.
Adversary Ops Infrastructure Edition
This hands-on course focuses on advanced infrastructure security testing techniques, using real-world scenarios and offensive research. Delegates will learn to identify, exploit, and remediate vulnerabilities across on-premises and cloud environments. The course is designed to keep skills up to date with the latest threat landscape, providing practical experience through extensive lab exercises led by experienced penetration testers.
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What is a penetration tester?
Penetration Testers are critical in identifying weaknesses in cyber security systems, helping businesses to keep their data and networks safe.
Their role is to conduct in-depth analysis of software code, reverse engineering, and fuzz testing.
What are the key skills of penetration testers?
Scripting and operating systems: Penetration testers often use scripting languages such as Python, Bash, and PowerShell to automate tasks and develop tools.
Programming and platforms: Familiarity with coding languages like Python, Ruby, C, and Java helps testers identify and exploit vulnerabilities in applications.
Security and analysis skills: Core technical skills include threat modelling, reverse engineering, and investigating malware to uncover weaknesses and understand attack techniques.
Intelligence and research: The use of open-source intelligence (OSINT) is a vital part of identifying potential targets and assessing publicly available data.
Soft skills: Effective penetration testers combine critical thinking and a constantly curious mindset with creativity to approach problems from different angles.
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