PECB CourseTechnical CybersecurityAdvancedCertified Advanced Penetration Tester (CAPT)
Master advanced penetration testing across infrastructure, web applications, mobile, and social engineering vectors.
Course Description
The PECB Lead Pen Test Professional training course helps achieve digital trust by providing professionals with the technical expertise and management skills to lead effective penetration tests. This intensive course drills down into the latest technical knowledge, tools, and techniques in key areas including infrastructure, web application security, mobile security, and social engineering. The training is focused specifically on the knowledge and skills needed by professionals looking to lead or take part in a penetration test. Participants develop hands-on practical skills with relevant tools and techniques through lab exercises and capture-the-flag penetration testing challenges. On the last day of the training course, you will get to use the skills learned in a comprehensive capture-the-flag penetration testing exercise. This course combines theoretical instruction with extensive practical lab work, enabling participants to plan, scope, conduct, and report on professional penetration testing engagements. Participants will receive training materials and an attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD credits.
Who Should Attend
- IT professionals looking to enhance their technical penetration testing skills
- Auditors looking to understand the penetration testing processes
- IT and risk managers seeking detailed understanding of penetration tests
- Incident handlers and business continuity professionals using testing as part of their regimes
- Red team operators and senior security consultants
- Offensive security researchers
Learning Objectives
- 1Understand the core technical knowledge needed to organize and carry out an effective set of penetration tests
- 2Effectively plan a penetration test and identify a scope which is suitable and appropriate based on risk
- 3Perform advanced exploitation and post-exploitation techniques across infrastructure and applications
- 4Test web application security, mobile platforms, and social engineering vectors
- 5Manage time and resources for penetration tests and assess business risks
- 6Produce comprehensive penetration testing reports with strategic security recommendations
Prerequisites
- Solid experience in penetration testing fundamentals
- Strong knowledge of networking, operating systems, and scripting
Course Modules
Day 1: Introduction to Penetration Testing
Penetration testing ethics, legal frameworks, planning and scoping, industry standards, and methodology overview.
Day 2: Technical Foundation, Knowledge, and Techniques
Technical foundations for penetration testing with practical exercises across infrastructure, systems, and network environments.
Day 3: Conducting a Penetration Test
Hands-on penetration testing using tools and techniques covering web application security, mobile security, social engineering, and infrastructure testing.
Day 4: Analyzing Results and Reporting
Analyzing penetration testing results, report writing, risk quantification, remediation guidance, and follow-up procedures.
Day 5: Certification Exam
Comprehensive capture-the-flag penetration testing exercise and the PECB Lead Pen Test Professional certification examination.
Exam Details
Duration
3 hours
Format
Multiple choice (150 questions), closed book
Passing Score
70%
Retake Policy
Free retake within 12 months after first failure
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Certification
PECB Certified Lead Pen Test Professional
Issued by PECB
Digital Badge & Verification
Verified via Credly
Upon passing the exam, your certificate will be issued as a digital badge via Credly. This badge can be shared on LinkedIn, embedded in your email signature, and verified by anyone at any time.
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