Mobile and Web Application Penetration Testing Training Boot Camp

Earning a Penetration Testing certification can be a great way to bump your status, job title, and even pay grade! It makes you a marketable employee and you will gain a specialized skillset through the certification process that other professionals lack. Infosec’s pen-testing Boot Camp offers hands-on training about hacking and penetration testing, which will give you the expertise necessary to differentiate yourself and impress potential employers.

While career opportunities are defined by education, certification, years of experience and location—opportunity and the need for Ethical Hackers and Penetration Testers is rising at a significant rate. As cybersecurity threats continue to increase, the need for educated professionals in the field to identify weaknesses and prevent data breaches will grow alongside it. Click here for more information on career paths for pen-testers and related salary info.

While the terms “Ethical Hacking” and “Penetration Testing” are often used interchangeably, there are a few details that differentiate the two. “Penetration testing” is a procedure to discover vulnerabilities about an information system—mimicking the methods of black hat hackers that would attempt to compromise secure information. “Ethical hacking” is more of an umbrella term that encompasses all hacking methods, including pen-testing. Click here for more information about the differences between these terms.

The CMWAPT exam can be taken at training partner locations, proctored on-site for groups of at least 10, or taken over the internet. As a training partner, Infosec is verified to administer the exam on the 5th day of our Training session for both Flex Pro and Flex Classroom formats. The certification exam itself is a 50-question, multiple-choice test that must be completed in two hours. Any score above 70% is considered passing.

After four years, the CMWAPT certification expires, and a renewal exam must be completed at no expense to the cert holder. Candidates up for recertification will be required to take the current version of the exam issued by the Infosec Institute.

Infosec’s pass rate for Pen Testing Boot Camp participants sits at 93% – the highest in the industry! In a constantly-changing field, our experts work to keep their training up-to-date so that you can rest assured you’re receiving the highest quality training available—covering all the latest technologies.

The eight CMWAPT domains are as follows: Mobile and Web Application Pentesting Process and Methodology, Web Application Vulnerabilities, Web Application Attacks, Android Application Components, Android Application Attacks, iOS Application Components, iOS Application Attacks, and Secure Coding Principles.

The CMWAPT certification does not require students to have formal work-experience related to penetration testing. However, it is a rigorous exam and will test your ability to apply knowledge and skills in practice. We recommend you familiarize yourself with the content of each of the exam’s domains, as well as the associated tools and technology.

There are no pre-requirements to enroll in this Training Boot Camp, however, we do recommend that students have a good working knowledge of networking, TCP/IP protocols, and the Linux Operating System before signing up.

None! All the necessary hardware and software will be provided during training.

The biggest change in the pen-testing industry has been the rapid increase of mobile and web application usage and development. Accomplished penetration testers today are required to know the ins-and-outs of both the Android and iOS platforms in order to identify vulnerabilities and threats. As technology continues to advance, the tools and techniques penetration testers utilize will continue to evolve as well.

Yes, exam vouchers are included with the training, and the exam is proctored on-site during the final day of the course.

Common job titles include Penetration Tester, Security Engineer, Information Security Analyst, and many more.

We recommend enrolling in a training course like the one Infosec offers here. With a 93% certification exam pass rate, you can rest assured that we offer the best training in the industry! While studying, we recommend you budget your time accordingly so that you are familiar with each of the exam’s eight domains and can identify which topics are your weakest. Focus on the tools and technology you’ll use in real-world scenarios as a penetration tester.