Certified Professional in Penetration Testing (CPPT) Program

Course Overview

The Certified Professional in Penetration Testing (CPPT) Program equips IT professionals with the critical skills to assess and enhance cybersecurity within organizations. This course will provide participants with comprehensive theoretical instructions and hands-on training in the most innovative and advanced training environment. Through a comprehensive approach, participants gain practical experience in the tools, methodologies, and frameworks essential for successful penetration testing.

Course Objectives

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Improve your basic cybersecurity audit skills
• Learn the techniques, tools and hacking methods used by penetration testers
• Identify and analyze organization exposure to cybersecurity threats
• Understand and implement ethical hacking principles responsibly.
• Produce detailed security assessment reports for organizational improvement.

Course Content

The Certified Professional in Penetration Testing (CPPT) program includes five primary modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Penetration Testing and Cybersecurity Fundamentals

• Overview of cybersecurity principles
• Understanding cyber threats and vulnerabilities
• Importance of ethical hacking in cybersecurity

Module 2: Reconnaissance and Information Gathering

• Techniques for open-source intelligence (OSINT)
• Network scanning and enumeration
• Recognizing and interpreting network behavior

Module 3: Exploiting Vulnerabilities

• Identifying and leveraging software vulnerabilities
• Using common attack techniques (SQL injection, XSS, etc.)
• Hands-on exploitation of systems and applications

Module 4: Post-Exploitation Techniques and Reporting

• Analyzing post-exploitation phases
• Developing thorough, actionable reports
• Communicating findings and solutions effectively

Module 5: Advanced Topics in Penetration Testing

• Wireless and web application penetration testing
• Social engineering tactics
• Applying latest methodologies and tools for enhanced security

Target Group

The Certified Professional in Penetration Testing course is ideal for:

• Security analysts, network administrators, and IT professionals seeking advanced skills.
• Ethical hackers and penetration testers aiming to improve or validate their skills.
• System administrators, network engineers, and individuals interested in cybersecurity.
• Organizations seeking to improve the security awareness of their IT teams.

Program Cost

• 5-Day Training: €3,700
• 10-Day Training: €6,500

This program is offered on multiple dates to accommodate varying schedules. Please contact us to arrange a time that best suits your needs.

Organizers

The Geneva Institute of Business Management organizes this course with its European partners