Lead Pen Test Professional Training

Course Overview

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. On the last day of the training course, you will get to use the skills learned in a comprehensive capture and flag penetration testing exercise.

Why Choose DQS for This Training?

DQS and PECB jointly deliver this course to provide the right blend of real business and technical competencies needed to be a respected, understood and professional penetration tester. The 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.

Who Should Attend?

This training course is intended for:

·       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 and ethical hackers

·       Cybersecurity professionals

Learning Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

·       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 Test

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

Course Agenda

Day 1 – Introduction to Penetration Testing, Ethics, Planning and Scoping

·       Course objectives and structure

·       Penetration Testing principles and approaches

·       Legal and ethical issues

·       Fundamental principles of information security and risk management

·       Penetration Testing phases

·       Management of a Penetration Test

Day 2 – Technical Foundation Knowledge and Techniques (with Practical Exercises)

·       Technical foundation knowledge and hands-on exercises in all key areas

Day 3 – Conducting a Penetration Test (Using Tools and Techniques)

·       Conducting a penetration test – Infrastructure testing

·       Conducting a penetration test – Web application penetration testing

·       Conducting a penetration test – Mobile testing

·       Conducting a penetration test – Social engineering testing

·       Conducting a penetration test – Physical security testing

Day 4 – Analyzing Results, Reporting and Follow Up

·       Documentation of the test quality review and reporting

·       Action plans and follow up

·       Managing a test program

·       Competence and evaluation of penetration testers

·       Capture the flag exercises

Day 5 – Certification Exam

·       3-hour written examination covering all competency domains

Examination

Duration: 3 hours

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

Certification

After passing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials below. You will receive a certificate once you fulfill all the requirements of the selected credential.

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.

·       A participation certificate of 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued.

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

Course Approach

·       You register for an account at PECB website, before or after order to DQS HK.

·       Registration to DQS HK.

·       Follow our instruction later for payment to DQS HK.

·       You will have access to the course materials via PECB Kate app, in English unless otherwise specified, normally within a couple of working days.

·       The course is designed for a 5-day duration, including an exam, to complete within 4 months.

·       You can remotely access or download the training materials within PECB Kate app.

·       You can complete the self-study at home at your pace.

Exam

·       You can book an online exam at PECB website, for free with the exam code provided by PECB, normally within 4 months after your order to DQS HK.

·       Well before the online exam, create exam profile at PECB website, download PECB Exams app and install it at your computer.

·       The exam is open-book with duration for 3 hours.

·       You can book an online exam retake, if required, at PECB website for free with the exam code provided by PECB, normally within 3 months after your initial exam.

Certificate and Qualification

·       After receiving an email from PECB with exam passing result, you can reply by email to PECB with request for a course certificate.

·       If you have the required working experience and project experience specified in course brochure, you can further apply to PECB for the associated qualification.

Above Listed Prices Include:

·       Access to training materials and exercises in English by PECB during course period

·       An examination by PECB normally within 4 months

·       A retake by PECB, if required, normally within 3 months after initial exam

·       Initial qualification registration fee by PECB, if applicable, within 3 months after passing exam