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Pluralsight

Information and Cyber Security GRC: Commission and Manage Penetration Tests

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Overview

Penetration testing is a proven tool in the fight against those who want to attack us. This course will teach you the steps to prepare for and what to expect during the pentest to make the most effective use of time and money.

Having a third party test your controls and try to poke a hole into your network is only as effective as you make it. In this course, Information and Cyber Security GRC: Commission and Manage Penetration Tests, you’ll learn to prepare your organization and conduct an effective and productive pen test. First, you’ll explore pre-engagement activities to prepare the organization. Next, you’ll discover activities to further benefit from an ongoing engagement. Finally, you’ll learn how to ready resources and use the results of the test to your organizations benefit. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of commissioning and managing a penetration test needed to effectively further your security posture and strengthen your systems and networks.

Syllabus

  • Course Overview 1min
  • Pentest Methodology 18mins
  • Supplier Selection 13mins
  • Pre-engagement 6mins
  • Setup and Scoping 6mins
  • Level of Assessment 10mins
  • During Engagement 7mins
  • Post Engagement Reporting and Response 6mins

Taught by

Mike Woolard

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