Introduction to penetration testing Course

An introduction to penetration testing. Here, we highlight what is required to perform penetration tests.

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Course description

Here, we take a deep dive into what is required to become a penetration tester. We talk about pre-reqs and what the course is and isn't. We also get into the details of what you will be expected to know for the actual Pentest+ exam, as well as the test-taking process.

Syllabus

Introduction to penetration testing

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An introduction to ethical hacking and pentesting.

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Keatron Evans

Keatron is a highly experienced cybersecurity expert and VP of Portfolio and Product Strategy at Infosec with a wealth of expertise. Keatron is a respected author, instructor and speaker who holds numerous cybersecurity certifications and regularly contributes as a subject matter expert for major media outlets.

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