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Penetration Testing: Setting the Scope and Rules of Engagement

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Overview

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Penetration testing is in high demand. This course will teach you what a penetration test consists of, as well as how to deliver a professional penetration testing engagement for paying customers.

Penetration testing is in high demand with the need to meet compliance standards and combat security breaches. In this course, Penetration Testing: Setting the Scope and Rules of Engagement, you'll learn fundamental knowledge and gain the ability to scope a penetration testing engagement with paying customers. First, you'll explore how penetration tests are structured. Next, you'll dive into learning the tools and methodologies used to execute professional penetration tests. Finally, you'll discover how to structure deliverables in the form of work breakdown structures and final reports for your customers. When you're finished with this course, you'll have the necessary knowledge to structure penetration testing engagements needed to organize and deliver a successful and professional penetration testing engagement.

Syllabus

  • Course Overview 1min
  • Establishing Goals, Objectives, and Deliverables for Pen Testing Engagement 43mins
  • Scoping Technical Aspects of the Engagement 44mins
  • Outlining Scope for Lines of Business, Third Parties, and Structuring Compensation 34mins
  • Establishing Communication Plans and Engagement 8mins
  • Summary and Artifacts 12mins

Taught by

Chad Russell

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