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Lead Pen Test Professional

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  • This course is for : Expert Level

Lead Pen Test Professional training course enables participants to develop the technical and management expertise required to lead and participate in professional penetration testing engagements. Designed by industry experts, the course focuses on practical penetration testing skills, current tools, and real-world techniques across key areas such as infrastructure security, web application security, mobile security, and social engineering.

This training course prepares professionals to apply penetration testing knowledge in practical business environments while considering risk, scope, objectives, and key business issues. Participants will gain the right blend of technical and leadership competencies needed to plan, conduct, and manage penetration testing activities effectively. On the final day of the course, participants apply their skills through comprehensive capture-the-flag penetration testing exercises.

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; ethical hackers; and cybersecurity professionals.

Learning Objectives

Participants will 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 Testing; and learn how to effectively manage the time and resources needed to scale a specific Penetration Test.

Educational Approach

This training is based on both theory and best practices used in Pen Testing. Lecture sessions are illustrated with examples based on case studies. Practical exercises are based on a case study which includes role playing and discussions.

Prerequisites

A fundamental understanding of Penetration Testing and comprehensive knowledge of Cybersecurity.

Building Digital Trust through Effective Penetration Testing

The Lead Pen Test Professional training course helps in achieving digital trust by providing professionals with the technical expertise and management skills to lead effective penetration tests. By applying a blend of technical and management skills, professionals are empowered to identify vulnerabilities that could compromise sensitive information and disrupt business operations. This training course ultimately supports building a culture of security and trust within an organization by ensuring that critical systems are rigorously tested and protected against potential threats.

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

After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential.

The requirements for PECB Pen Testing Professional Certifications are:

 

Credential Exam Professional experience PTMS project experience Other requirements
PECB Certified Provisional Pen Test Professional PECB Certified Lead Pen Test Professional exam or equivalent None None Signing PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified Pen Test Professional PECB Certified Pen Test Professional exam or equivalent Two years: One year of work experience in Pen Testing Pen Testing activities: a total of 200 hours Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified Lead Pen Test Professional PECB Certified Lead Pen Test Professional exam or equivalent Five years: Two years of work experience in Pen Testing Pen Testing activities: a total of 300 hours Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

To be considered valid, these activities should follow best practices and include the following:

  • Understanding an organization and its context
  • Defining a Pen Testing approach
  • Selecting a Pen Test methodology
  • Defining Pen Test criteria
  • Identification of assets, threats, existing controls, vulnerabilities and consequences (impacts)
  • Assessing consequences
  • Evaluating Pen Test scenarios
  • Evaluating Pen Test treatment options
  • Selecting and implementing controls
  • Performing a Pen Test review
  • 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
  • An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.
  • In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months for free
Original price was: $1,499.00.Current price is: $750.00.
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Course agenda

Day 1: Introduction to Penetration Testing, ethics, planning and scoping

Day 2: Technical foundation, knowledge and techniques (with practical exercises in all areas)

Day 3: Conducting a Penetration Test (using tools and techniques) and reviewing testing areas

Day 4: Analyzing results from testing, reporting and follow up

Day 5: Certification Exam

Lead Pen Test Professional