Instructor: John Strand
Course Length: 16 Hours
Format: Live Online or On-Demand
Includes: Twelve months of complimentary access to the Antisyphon Cyber Range, certificate of participation, six months access to class recordings.
Course Description
Are you looking to make a transition into pentesting but are overwhelmed or just don’t know how to get started? With numerous different types of engagements, operational phases, and a constant flood of new vulnerabilities hitting the industry, the journey into penetration testing can quickly become confusing.
In this training course, we will examine the different types of penetration testing engagements and take a deep dive into establishing a repeatable testing methodology for executing quality tests. We will look at some tools of the trade to understand what they are doing under the hood, identify what separates a great finding from a good finding in reports, and really zero in on establishing your own methodology!
By the end of the training, you can expect to leave with a firm understanding of how pentests are executed and a newfound comfortability performing penetration tests. We will also provide numerous resources and tools that will help you pave your way into a pentesting career!
Key Takeaways
- Deep dive into different pentesting engagement types
- A solid methodology for executing pentests
- An introduction to numerous pentesting tools and resources
- Hands-on practice
- Guidance with transitioning into a pentesting career
Who Should Take This Course
- People wanting to get started in pentesting
- Anyone with an inquisitive thought process
- Companies hiring pentest firms or executing in-house pentests
- People comfortable with information technology
- Software developers, System admins, Database admins, Network engineers
- Helpdesk and IT support
Audience Skill Level
This course was prepared with everyone in mind but students who have a basic understanding of information technology, applications, or computer networks will likely feel comfortable with the content.
System Requirements
- Stable Internet access
- x86 architecture CPU clocked at 2 GHz or higher that is capable of nested virtualization
(Apple Silicon is currently not supported) - A computer with at least 8 GB of RAM. 16 GB is recommended
- VMWare Workstation or VMWare Fusion
(VirtualBox and other VM software is not supported) - Windows 10/11, MacOSX+, or a currently supported Linux Distribution
- Full Administrator/root access to your computer or laptop
What Students Will Be Provided With
- Course slides
- Virtual machine with pre-installed tools
- Resources and tools with instructions
About Antisyphon Training Options
Live Online
Learn via live stream from instructors that are in the field utilizing the techniques they teach. Classes are split into four training days that are each four hours long. Live Online training includes six months access to dedicated class channels in the Antisyphon Discord server, six months access to live class recordings, a certificate of participation, and 12 months complimentary access to the Antisyphon Cyber Range.
On-Demand
Learn at your own pace with access to course content, lectures, and demos in the Antisyphon On-demand learning platform. Most courses are offered with lifetime access to the course and content updates. All On-demand courses include content update alerts, access to dedicated support channels in the Antisyphon Discord server, a certificate of participation, and 12 months complimentary access to the Antisyphon Cyber Range.
Live Online w/ On-Demand Bundle
This is the best of both worlds! Attend the live online class at its next scheduled interval and gain access to the online training modules in the Antisyphon On-demand training platform. Bundle also includes six months access to dedicated class channels in the Antisyphon Discord server, six months access to live class recordings, a certificate of participation, and 12 months complimentary access to the Antisyphon Cyber Range.
Trainer & Author
John has both consulted and taught hundreds of organizations in the areas of security, regulatory compliance, and penetration testing. He is a coveted speaker and much-loved SANS teacher. John is a contributor to the industry shaping Penetration Testing Execution Standard and 20 Critical Controls frameworks.
Live Training Events
April 27 & 28, 2023
This class will be taught at BSides Charm,
April 27 & 28, 2023.
| Thursday: | 9:00 AM – 5 PM |
| Friday: | 9:00 AM – 5 PM |
