Fundamentals of Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing for Managers Training by Tonex
Gain a comprehensive understanding of ethical hacking and penetration testing from a managerial perspective. This course equips managers with the knowledge to oversee and strategize cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring a robust defense against evolving cyber threats. Developed by Tonex, a trusted name in technical training, this program blends theory and practical insights to empower managers in making informed decisions to safeguard their organizations.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the ethical hacking landscape and its role in cybersecurity.
- Learn to assess and manage penetration testing initiatives effectively.
- Develop insights into common cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
- Acquire knowledge of industry best practices for securing organizational assets.
- Explore tools and techniques used in ethical hacking and penetration testing.
- Gain the ability to communicate effectively with technical teams and stakeholders.
Audience: This course is designed for managers, executives, and decision-makers responsible for overseeing cybersecurity strategies within their organizations. It is also suitable for professionals aspiring to enhance their understanding of ethical hacking and penetration testing from a managerial perspective.
Course Outline:
Module 1: Introduction to Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
- Ethical hacking fundamentals
- Penetration testing overview
- Importance of ethical hacking in cybersecurity
- Roles and responsibilities of ethical hackers
- Legal and ethical considerations
- Case studies in ethical hacking
Module 2: Cyber Threats and Vulnerabilities
- Types of cyber threats
- Common vulnerabilities in systems and networks
- Risk assessment and management
- Incident response planning
- Threat intelligence and information sharing
- Emerging trends in cyber threats
Module 3: Managing Penetration Testing Initiatives
- Planning penetration tests
- Executing penetration tests
- Reporting and documenting findings
- Prioritizing remediation efforts
- Continuous testing and improvement
- Compliance considerations in penetration testing
Module 4: Best Practices in Cybersecurity
- Cybersecurity standards and frameworks
- Security policy development and implementation
- Security awareness training
- Access controls and authentication
- Encryption and data protection
- Security audits and compliance
Module 5: Tools and Techniques for Ethical Hacking
- Introduction to ethical hacking tools
- Network scanning and enumeration
- Web application testing tools
- Exploitation tools and techniques
- Wireless network testing tools
- Forensic tools for incident response
Module 6: Communication and Collaboration
- Effective communication with technical teams
- Reporting security findings to non-technical stakeholders
- Collaborating with IT and security teams
- Building a security-aware culture
- Engaging executive leadership in cybersecurity discussions
- Crisis communication in the event of a security incident