Pentest demonstration: Appetizer for the beginner Course

This course is a walkthrough of a typical penetration test. We wanted to end the course with a peek into the real world of a cybersecurity job role. Penetration testing is one of the expertise areas of this instructor.

25 minutes

Course description

In this course, we will take you through all five phases of a penetration test. You will see the command line in action, Nmap in action, exploitation tools, other recon tools, track covering, malware and several other things. These topics are layered together to illustrate what a technical role in penetration testing might look like from a day-to-day job perspective. This is the final course in this path.

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Pentest demonstration: Appetizer for the beginner

Video - 00:25:00
A technical walkthrough of a penetration test.

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Keatron Evans

Keatron Evans is at the forefront of AI-driven cybersecurity innovation. As VP of Portfolio Product and AI Strategy at Infosec, he leads the development of cutting-edge solutions that are redefining industry standards. Keatron is a sought-after speaker at major industry events like the RSA Conference and a trusted expert for media outlets, including CNN and Fox News. 

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