Course Objective
What this programme helps you achieve
A hands-on 5 days programme that builds practical, job-ready capability in this area. Delivered through guided walkthroughs, worked examples and reusable checklists you can apply immediately.
UnderstandBuild a clear, structured understanding of the core concepts, terminology and drivers behind this domain.
ApplyTranslate the framework into practical actions, controls and working methods you can use on real engagements.
AssessEvaluate current-state maturity, identify gaps and prioritise the improvements that reduce the most risk.
DeliverProduce the artefacts, evidence and reporting expected of a competent practitioner in this area.
Market Need
Why this matters now
Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Foundation addresses a capability that organisations increasingly need but often lack in a structured, defensible form. Teams frequently rely on ad-hoc knowledge, scattered documents or vendor claims instead of a repeatable method.
This programme closes that gap. It gives participants a shared vocabulary, a practical method and a set of reusable artefacts so the organisation can operate this domain consistently rather than reactively.
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Framework alignment: Aligned with PTES and the OWASP Testing Guide; hands-on lab environment.
What makes this programme useful
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Practical Focus
Every module is grounded in real scenarios, walkthroughs and reusable checklists rather than theory alone.
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Career Relevant
Skills map directly to in-demand roles and to how organisations actually operate this domain.
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Structured Path
A logical progression from fundamentals to applied practice, with a clear takeaway toolkit.
Key Learning Areas
What participants will learn
Penetration testing methodology and rules of engagement
Reconnaissance and OSINT
Scanning, enumeration and service discovery
Vulnerability identification and validation
Exploitation fundamentals with common tooling
Password attacks and privilege escalation basics
Web application testing introduction
Post-exploitation, cleanup and reporting
5 Days Agenda
Structured learning flow
Day 1
Day 1 — Methodology & Recon
Penetration testing methodology and rules of engagement; Reconnaissance and OSINT.
Day 2
Day 2 — Scanning & Enumeration
Scanning, enumeration and service discovery; Vulnerability identification and validation.
Day 3
Day 3 — Exploitation
Exploitation fundamentals with common tooling; Password attacks and privilege escalation basics.
Day 4
Day 4 — Web & Privilege Escalation
Web application testing introduction; Post-exploitation, cleanup and reporting.
Audience & Entry Level
Who should attend?
This programme is designed for professionals who work with, or are moving into, this area of cybersecurity, governance or technology.
Penetration TesterSecurity AnalystRed Team MemberApplication Security EngineerVAPT ConsultantBlue Team (cross-skill)System / Network AdminSecurity Enthusiast
Recommended prerequisite
A general awareness of information security or IT concepts is helpful. No specific certification is required to attend.
Learning Outcome
What participants should be able to do after the course
- Confidently work with penetration testing methodology and rules of engagement.
- Confidently work with reconnaissance and osint.
- Confidently work with scanning, enumeration and service discovery.
- Confidently work with vulnerability identification and validation.
- Confidently work with exploitation fundamentals with common tooling.