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Course Overview

In today’s rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape, organizations must adopt proactive measures to secure networks, systems, and applications. Ethical hacking provides authorized testing of security defenses, while penetration testing simulates real-world attacks to expose vulnerabilities.

Delivered by EuroQuest International Training, this ten-day course explores penetration testing frameworks, ethical and legal considerations, vulnerability analysis, social engineering, and advanced attack simulations. Participants will analyze global case studies of security breaches, assess defense mechanisms, and build foresight-driven strategies to secure digital environments.

The extended format combines strategic oversight with practical insights, enabling participants to understand how attackers think while strengthening governance and compliance systems.

Course Benefits

• Gain structured knowledge of ethical hacking and penetration testing frameworks

• Identify vulnerabilities across systems, networks, and applications

• Strengthen defense strategies against evolving cyber threats

• Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards in penetration testing

• Apply global best practices in vulnerability management and security audits

Why Attend

This course prepares professionals to transform cybersecurity from a reactive to a proactive discipline. By mastering penetration testing and ethical hacking, participants will be able to safeguard organizational assets, improve resilience, and align defenses with regulatory requirements.

Training Methodology

• Structured knowledge sessions

• Strategic discussions on penetration testing governance

• Thematic case illustrations of cyber breaches and defenses

• Scenario-based exploration of attack simulations

• Conceptual frameworks and foresight-driven planning

Course Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

• Define ethical hacking principles and penetration testing processes

• Conduct vulnerability assessments across organizational assets

• Simulate real-world attacks within legal and ethical boundaries

• Apply structured frameworks such as OSSTMM and OWASP

• Anticipate risks through foresight-driven penetration testing

• Evaluate social engineering vulnerabilities and defenses

• Strengthen governance and compliance for penetration testing

• Align penetration testing with enterprise risk management

• Integrate continuous vulnerability monitoring into security strategy

• Communicate findings effectively to executives and stakeholders

Course Outline

Unit 1: Introduction to Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing

• Purpose and scope of ethical hacking

• Legal and ethical boundaries

• Overview of penetration testing frameworks

• Risks of weak testing practices

• Case perspectives

Unit 2: Cybersecurity Threat Landscape

• Evolution of cyber threats

• Common attack vectors and vulnerabilities

• Threat intelligence in penetration testing

• Strategic foresight in threat anticipation

• Global perspectives

Unit 3: Penetration Testing Frameworks and Standards

• OSSTMM (Open Source Security Testing Methodology Manual)

• OWASP Top 10 for web application security

• NIST penetration testing standards

• Governance of penetration testing activities

• Case studies in compliance

Unit 4: Reconnaissance and Information Gathering

• Passive and active reconnaissance techniques

• Footprinting and open-source intelligence (OSINT)

• Risks in reconnaissance phases

• Ethical boundaries in intelligence collection

• Case illustrations

Unit 5: Vulnerability Assessment and Exploitation

• Automated vulnerability scanning tools

• Manual assessment frameworks

• Exploiting vulnerabilities within scope

• Governance in exploitation testing

• Lessons from global incidents

Unit 6: Network and Infrastructure Testing

• Identifying weaknesses in network defenses

• Firewall and IDS/IPS testing

• Wireless security assessments

• VPN and remote access testing

• Case perspectives

Unit 7: Web Application and API Testing

• OWASP principles for application security

• Common vulnerabilities (SQLi, XSS, CSRF, etc.)

• API penetration testing frameworks

• Secure coding and remediation strategies

• Governance of application security

Unit 8: Social Engineering and Human Risk

• Phishing simulations and awareness testing

• Insider threat assessments

• Social engineering attack vectors

• Ethical considerations in human-focused testing

• Case studies in social engineering

Unit 9: Exploitation and Post-Exploitation Strategies

• Maintaining access and persistence

• Privilege escalation methods

• Lateral movement within networks

• Risks of incomplete remediation

• Governance in exploitation testing

Unit 10: Reporting and Risk Communication

• Documenting penetration test results

• Executive-level reporting frameworks

• Risk prioritization and remediation plans

• Communication with governance boards

• Case perspectives in reporting

Unit 11: Global Best Practices in Penetration Testing

• Comparative global frameworks and standards

• Lessons from multinational penetration testing projects

• Sector-specific testing approaches

• Benchmarking penetration test effectiveness

• Strategic takeaways

Unit 12: Designing Sustainable Testing Programs

• Institutionalizing ethical hacking practices

• KPIs for penetration testing performance

• Continuous vulnerability monitoring

• Embedding foresight in testing strategies

• Final consolidation of insights

Target Audience

• Cybersecurity and IT security professionals

• CISOs and risk managers

• Compliance and governance officers

• System and network administrators

• Policy and regulatory affairs professionals in cyber defense

Target Competencies

• Ethical hacking methodologies and foresight

• Penetration testing frameworks and compliance

• Vulnerability identification and exploitation strategies

• Network, application, and social engineering testing

• Governance and communication of risk findings

• Global perspectives on penetration testing

• Continuous monitoring and improvement

Join the Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Training Course from EuroQuest International Training to master the methodologies, governance systems, and foresight tools that transform penetration testing into a cornerstone of organizational cybersecurity resilience.