About this course

CPENT AI will help you master penetration testing through complex enterprise networks while assessing risks to intrusions and creating concise, actionable data. This program goes deeper than traditional hacking training, covering engagement scoping, architectural understanding, effort estimation, and professional report presentation, helping you grow as a strong leader in offensive security.

With a combined guided-learning and real-time practice model, CPENT AI places you inside realistic scenarios that involve IoT systems, segmented setups, cloud environments, and advanced security controls.

Target Audience

Penetration testers and ethical hackers looking to improve their hands-on capabilities for performing assessments.

Cybersecurity practitioners who want to increase their knowledge on advanced penetration testing practices.

System administrators looking to increase their abilities in assessing and securing the enterprise environment.

Web and application security practitioners looking to perform web application testing and API and authentication testing.

IT professionals working within the Windows, Linux, Active Directory, cloud-connected, and Internet of Things environment.

Cybersecurity professionals wanting to take advantage of AI technology for improving their skills on reconnaissance, vulnerability assessment, analysis

Prerequisites

Strong Knowledge of Networking & Security Concepts.

Understanding of TCP/IP, firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and network protocols.

Understanding of Web Application Security.

Prior Completion of CEH or Equivalent Experience (Recommended).

Course Outline

Principles and Objectives of Penetration Testing
Penetration Testing Methodologies and Frameworks
Best Practices and Guidelines for Penetration Testing
Role of Artificial Intelligence in Penetration Testing
Role of Penetration Testing in Compliance with Laws, Acts, and Standards

Penetration Testing: Pre-engagement Activities
Key Elements Required to Respond to Penetration Testing RFPs
Drafting Effective Rules of Engagement (ROE)
Legal and Regulatory Considerations Critical to Penetration Testing
Resources and Tools for Successful Penetration Testing
Strategies to Effectively Manage Scope Creep

Collecting Open-source Intelligence (OSINT) on Target's Domain Name
Collecting OSINT about Target Organization on the Web
OSINT using Automation Tools
Attack Surface Mapping

Social Engineering Penetration Testing Concepts
Off-Site Social Engineering Penetration Testing
On-Site Social Engineering Penetration Testing
Document Findings with Countermeasure Recommendations

Security Frame vs. Vulnerabilities vs. Attacks
OWASP Penetration Testing Framework
Web Application Foot printing and Enumeration Techniques
Techniques for Web Vulnerability Scanning
Test for Vulnerabilities in Application Deployment and Configuration
Techniques to Assess Identity Management, Authentication, and Authorization Mechanisms
Evaluate Session Management Security
Evaluate Input Validation Mechanisms
Detect and Exploit SQL Injection Vulnerabilities
Techniques for Identifying and Testing Injection Vulnerabilities
Exploit Improper Error Handling Vulnerabilities
Identify Weak Cryptography Vulnerabilities
Test for Business Logic Flaws in Web Applications
Evaluate Applications for Client-Side Vulnerabilities

API and Java Web Tokens (JWT) Penetration Testing
Techniques and Tools to Perform API Reconnaissance
Test APIs for Authentication and Authorization Vulnerabilities
Evaluate the security of JSON Web Tokens (JWT)
Test APIs for Input Validation and Injection Vulnerabilities
Test APIs for Security Misconfiguration Vulnerabilities
Test APIs for Rate Limiting and Denial of Service (DoS) Attacks
Test APIs for Security of Graph QL implementations
Test APIs for Business Logic Flaws and Session Management

Techniques to Evaluate Firewall Security Implementations
Techniques to Evaluate IDS Security Implementations
Techniques to Evaluate the Security of Routers
Techniques to Evaluate the Security of Switches

Windows Pen Testing Methodology
Techniques to Perform Vulnerability Assessment and Exploit Verification
Methods to Gain Initial Access to Windows Systems
Techniques to Perform Enumeration with User Privilege
Techniques to Perform Privilege Escalation
Post-Exploitation Activities

Architecture and Components of Active Directory
Active Directory Reconnaissance
Exploit Identified Active Directory Vulnerabilities
Role of Artificial Intelligence in AD Penetration Testing Strategies

Linux Exploitation and Penetration Testing Methodologies
Linux Reconnaissance and Vulnerability Scanning
Techniques to Gain Initial Access to Linux Systems
Linux Privilege Escalation Techniques

Concepts and Methodology for Analyzing Linux Binaries
Methodologies for Examining Windows Binaries
Buffer Overflow Attacks and Exploitation Methods
Concepts, Methodologies, and Tools for Application Fuzzing

Advanced Lateral Movement Techniques
Advanced Pivoting and Tunneling Techniques to Maintain Access

Fundamental Concepts of IoT Pen Testing
Information Gathering and Attack Surface Mapping
Analyze IoT Device Firmware
In-depth Analysis of IoT Software
Assess the Security of IoT Networks and Protocols
Post-Exploitation Strategies and Persistence Techniques
Comprehensive Pen Testing Reports

Purpose and Structure of a Penetration Testing Report
Essential Components of a Penetration Testing Report
Phases of a Pen Test Report Writing
Skills to Deliver a Penetration Testing Report Effectively
Post-Testing Actions for Organizations

Learning outcomes

What you'll learn

Internet of Things (IoT) and Operational Technology (OT) Penetration Testing

Writing Exploits: Advanced Binary Exploitation

Pen testing Operational Technology (OT)

Plan and scope penetration testing engagements, including RFP responses and Rules of Engagement (ROE).

Apply legal, regulatory, and compliance considerations throughout penetration testing activities.

Conduct OSINT, reconnaissance, and attack surface mapping using manual and automated techniques.

Conduct comprehensive web application penetration tests based on OWASP methodologies.

Identify and assess vulnerabilities in authentication, authorization, session management, input validation, and business logic.

Use AI techniques to help with reconnaissance, analysis, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing.

Skills you'll learn

9 skills

Advanced Windows Attacks

Double Pivoting

Bypassing a Filtered Network

Privilege Escalation

Evading Defense Mechanisms

Access Hidden Networks with Pivoting

Attack Automation with Scripts

Weaponize Your Exploits

Write Professional Reports

Certificate

Attendance Certificate from CLS Learning Solutions
This course enables you to pass Certified Penetration Testing Professional (CPENT) Exam

Certified Penetration Testing Professional (CPENT AI)

Potential Career Paths

Penetration Testers

Ethical Hackers

Cybersecurity Analysts

Security Engineers

Incident Responders

Cybersecurity Managers

Digital Forensics Experts

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