Certified Penetration Testing Professional AI (v2)

Module 01: Introduction to Penetration Testing and Methodologies

• Learning Objectives

• Principles and Objectives of Penetration Testing

• Penetration Testing Methodologies and Frameworks

• Best Practices and Guidelines for Penetration Testing

• Role of Artificial Intelligence in Penetration Testing

• Role of Penetration Testing in Compliance with Laws, Acts, and Standards

• Module Summary

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Module 02: Penetration Testing Scoping and Engagement

• Learning Objectives

• Penetration Testing: Pre-engagement Activities

• Key Elements Required to Respond to Penetration Testing RFPs

• Drafting Effective Rules of Engagement (ROE)

• Legal and Regulatory Considerations Critical to Penetration Testing

• Resources and Tools for Successful Penetration Testing

• Strategies to Effectively Manage Scope Creep

• Module Summary

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Module 03: Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and Attack Surface Mapping

• Learning Objectives

• Collecting Open-source Intelligence (OSINT) on Target's Domain Name

• Collecting OSINT about Target Organization on the Web

• Perform OSINT on Target's Employees

• Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) using Automation Tools

• Attack Surface Mapping

• Module Summary

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Module 04: Social Engineering Penetration Testing

• Learning Objectives

• Social Engineering Penetration Testing Concepts

• Off-Site Social Engineering Penetration Testing

• On-Site Social Engineering Penetration Testing

• Document Findings with Countermeasure Recommendations

• Module Summary

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Module 05: Web Application Penetration Testing

• Learning Objectives

• Security Frame vs. Vulnerabilities vs. Attacks

• OWASP Penetration Testing Framework

• Web Application Footprinting and Enumeration Techniques

• Techniques for Web Vulnerability Scanning

• Test for Vulnerabilities in Application Deployment and Configuration

• Techniques to Assess Identity Management, Authentication, and Authorization Mechanisms

• Evaluate Session Management Security

• Evaluate Input Validation Mechanisms

• Detect and Exploit SQL Injection Vulnerabilities

• Techniques for Identifying and Testing Injection Vulnerabilities

• Exploit Improper Error Handling Vulnerabilities

• Identify Weak Cryptography Vulnerabilities

• Test for Business Logic Flaws in Web Applications

• Evaluate Applications for Client-Side Vulnerabilities

• Module Summary

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Module 06: API and Java Web Token Penetration Testing

• Learning Objectives

• API and Java Web Tokens (JWT) Penetration Testing

• Techniques and Tools to Perform API Reconnaissance

• Test APIs for Authentication and Authorization Vulnerabilities

• Evaluate the security of JSON Web Tokens (JWT)

• Test APIs for Input Validation and Injection Vulnerabilities

• Test APIs for Security Misconfiguration Vulnerabilities

• Test APIs for Rate Limiting and Denial of Service (DoS) Attacks

• Test APIs for Security of GraphQL implementations

• Test APIs for Business Logic Flaws and Session Management

• Module Summary

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Module 07: Perimeter Defense Evasion Techniques
• Learning Objectives

• Techniques to Evaluate Firewall Security Implementations

• Techniques to Evaluate IDS Security Implementations

• Techniques to Evaluate the Security of Routers

• Techniques to Evaluate the Security of Switches

• Module Summary

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Module 08: Windows Exploitation and Privilege Escalation

• Learning Objectives

• Windows Pen Testing Methodology

• Techniques to Perform Reconnaissance on a Windows Target

• Techniques to Perform Vulnerability Assessment and Exploit Verification

• Methods to Gain Initial Access to Windows Systems

• Techniques to Perform Privilege Escalation

• Post-Exploitation Activities

• Module Summary

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Module 09: Active Directory Penetration Testing

• Learning Objectives

• Architecture and Components of Active Directory

• Active Directory Reconnaissance

• Active Directory Enumeration

• Exploit Identified Active Directory Vulnerabilities

• Role of Artificial Intelligence in AD Penetration Testing Strategies

• Module Summary

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Module 10: Linux Exploitation and Privilege Escalation

• Learning Objectives

• Linux Exploitation and Penetration Testing Methodologies

• Linux Reconnaissance and Vulnerability Scanning

• Techniques to Gain Initial Access to Linux Systems

• Linux Privilege Escalation Techniques

• Module Summary

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Module 11: Reverse Engineering, Fuzzing and Binary Exploitation

• Learning Objectives

• Concepts and Methodology for Analyzing Linux Binaries

• Methodologies for Examining Windows Binaries

• Buffer Overflow Attacks and Exploitation Methods

• Concepts, Methodologies, and Tools for Application Fuzzing

• Module Summary

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Module 12: Lateral Movement and Pivoting

• Learning Objectives

• Advanced Lateral Movement Techniques

• Advanced Pivoting and Tunneling Techniques to Maintain Access

• Module Summary

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Module 13: IoT Penetration Testing

• Learning Objectives

• Fundamental Concepts of IoT Pen Testing

• Information Gathering and Attack Surface Mapping

• Analyze IoT Device Firmware

• In-depth Analysis of IoT Software

• Assess the Security of IoT Networks and Protocols

• Post-Exploitation Strategies and Persistence Techniques

• Comprehensive Pen Testing Reports

• Learning Objectives

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Module 14: Report Writing and Post-Testing Actions

• Purpose and Structure of a Penetration Testing Report

• Essential Components of a Penetration Testing Report

• Phases of a Pen Test Report Writing

• Skills to Deliver a Penetration Testing Report Effectively

• Post-Testing Actions for Organizations

• Module Summary

Self-Study Modules

• Penetration Testing Essential Concepts
• Mastering Metasploit Framework
• PowerShell Scripting
• Bash Environment and Scripting
• Python Environment and Scripting
• Perl Environment and Scripting
• Ruby Environment and Scripting
• Wireless Penetration Testing
• OT and SCADA Penetration Testing
• Cloud Penetration Testing
• Database Penetration Testing
• Mobile Device Penetration Testing