Pen testing - think like a hacker
  • Type Learning
  • Level Foundational
  • Time Days
  • Cost Paid
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Pen testing - think like a hacker

Issued by Jisc

Penetration testing is the practice of testing a computer system, network or web application to find security vulnerabilities that an attacker could exploit. This training course is aimed at the security community, IT staff and IT managers from Jisc member institutions. The course consists of a full day hands-on workshop.

  • Type Learning
  • Level Foundational
  • Time Days
  • Cost Paid
Additional Details

Skills

Earning Criteria

  • This course consists of 1 day F2F (face to face). Being awarded this digital credential is dependent on the participant fulfilling all the Jisc training course criteria. In doing so this participant has shown they are able to:
  • Understand how an attacker can use available resources and tools to investigate a target
  • Identify vulnerabilities on their own network
  • Understand how to fix issues and be aware of resources to make this an iterative process
  • Develop a working understanding of “hacker” tools for network scanning and exploitation
  • This participant has demonstrated they have met these outcomes by:
  • Taking part in all activities
  • Being fully engaged in interactions
  • Contributing to discussions
  • Completing all assignments