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NETWORK PENTESTING

  • Category: Cyber Security
  • Exam Code: NPT
  • Type of Question: Multiple-choice question
  • Exam Duration: 120 Minutes
  • Passing Score: 60%
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Description

Network penetration testing involves evaluating the security of an organization's network by simulating cyberattacks to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses. This proactive approach helps to strengthen network defenses, ensuring the protection of sensitive data and critical systems from potential threats.

Course Curriculum

1. Introduction to Network Penetration Testing
  1. Overview of Network Penetration Testing
    • Definition and Objectives
    • Ethical and Legal Considerations
    • Differences Between Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing
  2. Types of Penetration Testing
    • Black Box, White Box, and Grey Box Testing
    • Internal vs. External Penetration Testing
  3. Networking Fundamentals
    • Basics of Networking
    • OSI and TCP/IP Models
    • IP Addressing and Subnetting
    • Network Devices and Their Functions (Routers, Switches, Firewalls, etc.)
  4. Network Protocols
    • Common Protocols (HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SSH, etc.)
    • Protocol Vulnerabilities
  1. Understanding Threats
    • Types of Threats (Internal, External, Persistent, etc.)
    • Common Attack Vectors
  2. Identifying Vulnerabilities
    • Software Vulnerabilities
    • Hardware Vulnerabilities
    • Configuration Vulnerabilities
  1. Planning and Scoping
    • Defining Scope and Objectives
    • Rules of Engagement and Legal Considerations
  2. Reconnaissance
    • Passive and Active Information Gathering
    • OSINT (Open Source Intelligence)
    • Identifying Targets and Mapping the Network
  3. Scanning
    • Network Scanning Techniques (Nmap, Nessus)
    • Vulnerability Scanning
    • Identifying Open Ports and Services
  4. Enumeration
    • Detailed Information Gathering
    • Identifying User Accounts, Shares, and Services
  5. Exploitation
    • Exploit Development and Deployment
    • Common Exploitation Tools (Metasploit, Cobalt Strike)
    • Privilege Escalation Techniques
  6. Post-Exploitation
    • Maintaining Access
    • Lateral Movement
    • Data Exfiltration
  1. Scanning Tools
    • Nmap
    • OpenVAS
    • Nessus
  2. Enumeration Tools
    • Netcat
    • Enum4linux
    • SNMPwalk
  3. Exploitation Tools
    • Metasploit Framework
    • Exploit-DB
  4. Post-Exploitation Tools
    • Mimikatz
  1. Bypassing Security Controls
    • Firewalls
    • Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
    • Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)
  2. Advanced Network Attacks
    • Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) Attacks
    • ARP Spoofing
    • DNS Poisoning
  3. Web Application Penetration Testing
    • OWASP Top Ten
    • SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF
    • Burp Suite
  1. Wireless Network Basics
    • Wi-Fi Standards and Security Protocols
    • Common Wireless Network Vulnerabilities
  2. Wireless Attacks
    • WEP Cracking
    • WPA/WPA2 Attacks
  1. Documentation and Reporting
    • Writing Detailed Penetration Testing Reports
  2. Remediation Strategies
    • Patching and Updates
    • Configuration Changes
    • Implementing Security Controls
  1. Real-World Case Studies
    • Analysis of Famous Security Breaches
  2. Hands-On Labs
    • Setting Up a Penetration Testing Lab Environment
    • Simulating Attacks and Defenses
    • Practical Exercises and Scenarios