Penetration Testing Workshop Syllabus and Delivery Plan by VigorEdTech

Workshop Overview:

This workshop is designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge required to conduct professional penetration testing. It covers methodologies, tools, and hands-on practices to identify, exploit, and report security vulnerabilities. The program is ideal for aspiring ethical hackers, IT security professionals, and system administrators.

Syllabus:

Module 1: Introduction to Penetration Testing

• What is Penetration Testing?


• Importance of Penetration Testing in Cyber Security


• Phases of Penetration Testing
  
  
  
  • Reconnaissance
  
  
  • Scanning
  
  
  • Exploitation
  
  
  • Reporting
  
  
  
  


• Legal and Ethical Considerations

Module 2: Setting Up the Environment

• Installing and Configuring Virtual Labs
  
  
  
  • VirtualBox/VMware
  
  
  • Kali Linux and Parrot OS
  
  
  
  


• Overview of Key Tools (Nmap, Metasploit, Burp Suite)


• Understanding Networking Basics for Penetration Testing

Module 3: Reconnaissance and Information Gathering

• Passive Reconnaissance
  
  
  
  • OSINT Tools (Shodan, Maltego, Recon-ng)
  
  
  
  


• Active Reconnaissance
  
  
  
  • DNS Enumeration
  
  
  • Port Scanning with Nmap
  
  
  • Service Detection
  
  
  
  

Module 4: Vulnerability Assessment

• Identifying Vulnerabilities


• Using Vulnerability Scanners (Nessus, OpenVAS)


• Analyzing Results and Prioritizing Threats

Module 5: Exploitation Techniques

• Gaining Access
  
  
  
  • Exploiting Known Vulnerabilities
  
  
  • Exploitation Tools (Metasploit Framework, ExploitDB)
  
  
  
  


• Privilege Escalation
  
  
  
  • Windows and Linux Techniques
  
  
  
  


• Post-Exploitation Activities
  
  
  
  • Maintaining Access
  
  
  • Data Exfiltration
  
  
  
  

Module 6: Web Application Penetration Testing

• OWASP Top 10 Vulnerabilities
  
  
  
  • SQL Injection
  
  
  • Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
  
  
  • Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR)
  
  
  
  


• Tools for Web App Testing (Burp Suite, ZAP Proxy)

Module 7: Wireless and Network Penetration Testing

• Assessing Wireless Networks
  
  
  
  • Cracking WPA2
  
  
  • Evil Twin Attacks
  
  
  
  


• Network Penetration Testing Techniques
  
  
  
  • ARP Spoofing
  
  
  • Packet Sniffing with Wireshark
  
  
  
  

Module 8: Reporting and Remediation

• Writing Penetration Testing Reports
  
  
  
  • Documenting Findings and Recommendations
  
  
  
  


• Communicating with Stakeholders


• Implementing Security Fixes

Delivery Plan:

Duration:

• Total Workshop Duration:24 Weeks


• Weekly Commitment: 6 hours (3 sessions x 2 hours each)

Mode of Delivery:

• Online (via Virtual Classroom) or In-person

Methodology:

• Interactive Sessions: Live lectures and Q&A with penetration testing experts


• Hands-on Labs: Practical exercises in a controlled environment


• Group Activities: Collaborative case studies and challenges


• Assessments: Weekly quizzes and a final penetration testing project

Resources Provided:

• Study Materials: PDFs, eBooks, and Video Tutorials


• Access to Virtual Labs for Practice


• Recorded Sessions for Revision

Certification:

• Participants who complete the workshop and submit the final project will receive a Penetration Testing Workshop Certificate.

Additional Features:

• Mentorship: Personalized guidance from industry experts


• Networking Opportunities: Join a community of ethical hackers and security professionals


• Career Support: Resume building, interview preparation, and job referrals

Target Audience:

• Students and professionals aiming to specialize in penetration testing


• IT security teams and administrators


• Ethical hacking enthusiasts and practitioners

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