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Introduction to Penetration Testing
Discover what penetration testing is and explore different assessments.
2 modules
10 lessons
About This Course
Understand the difference between penetration testing and vulnerability assessment while exploring black box, white box, and gray box approaches. Learn about network, application, cloud, and social engineering assessments to determine your area of interest.
What You'll Learn
- Understand what penetration testing is and how it differs from vulnerability assessment
- Learn about black box, white box, and gray box testing perspectives
- Identify different penetration testing types and their applications
- Understand network, application, cloud, and specialized assessment types
- Recognize social engineering and physical security testing approaches
Prerequisites
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals & Terminology
- Basic understanding of networking concepts
- Interest in offensive security