Course Objective
What this programme helps you achieve
A hands-on 3 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
Network Penetration Testing and Internal Infrastructure Assessment 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 internal network testing methodology.
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
Internal network penetration testing methodology
Host discovery, scanning and service enumeration
Exploiting network services and misconfigurations
SMB, relay and man-in-the-middle attacks
Password spraying and credential attacks
Pivoting and lateral movement
Privilege escalation on Windows and Linux
Reporting and remediation prioritisation
3 Days Agenda
Structured learning flow
Day 1
Day 1 — Discovery & Enumeration
Internal network penetration testing methodology; Host discovery, scanning and service enumeration; Exploiting network services and misconfigurations.
Day 2
Day 2 — Exploitation & Relay
SMB, relay and man-in-the-middle attacks; Password spraying and credential attacks; Pivoting and lateral movement.
Day 3
Day 3 — Pivoting, Escalation & Reporting
Privilege escalation on Windows and Linux; Reporting and remediation prioritisation.
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 internal network penetration testing methodology.
- Confidently work with host discovery, scanning and service enumeration.
- Confidently work with exploiting network services and misconfigurations.
- Confidently work with smb, relay and man-in-the-middle attacks.
- Confidently work with password spraying and credential attacks.