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vulnerability assessment & Penetration test course

HRDC APPROVED COURSE

advance cybersecurity course

vAPT course

HRDC APPROVED COURSE

19 - 20 February 2025

Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Test course

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"STAYING AHEAD OF EMERGING THREATS IS NOT JUST AN ADVANTAGE"

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, staying ahead of emerging threats is not just an advantage—it’s a necessity. With cyberattacks growing in sophistication, businesses and organisations worldwide are looking for cybersecurity professionals who can effectively assess vulnerabilities and protect critical assets. To help meet this increasing demand, Our Cybersecurity in Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) Course designed specifically for cybersecurity professionals like yourself.

Lead Instructor

Ajay Choudhary

Ajay Choudhary is a highly accomplished cybersecurity professional and a sought-after trainer in the fields of penetration testing, ethical hacking, and red teaming. With over a decade of hands-on experience in the cybersecurity domain, Ajay has built a reputation as an expert in identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities across diverse IT ecosystems. His comprehensive knowledge, professional achievements, and passion for teaching have made him a prominent figure in cybersecurity training.

Assistant Instructor

Vicky Ramachandran

For over 25 years, as a Trainer and Consultant, he has successfully organised, co-ordinated and presented numerous public and in-company training courses. Over the years he has had the opportunity to receive his life experiences working with local and overseas business partners ranging from Audit, Tax & Advisory Firm, Automotive Industries, Banking Industries, Retail Service, Pharmaceutical, F&B & Hospitality
Industries, Plantation Industries, Manufacturing, MNCs, ICT, Oil & Gas Industries and many more.

Global Penetration Testing Market To Exceed $5 Billion USD Annually By 2031

Cybersecurity Ventures predicts the global penetration testing product and service market will exceed $5 billion annually by 2031. This is based on vetting and averaging market forecasts from numerous industry sources.

“If you’re spending one dollar on cybersecurity and you’re not doing penetration testing, then you’re doing something terribly wrong,” Cybercrime magazine

Why Choose This Course?

HRDC Approved

Fully approved and funded by HRDC

Accreditation

The course is fully accredited by Raffles University, a prestigious institution recognised for its high standards in education and training. This not only adds credibility to your learning but also ensures that you gain industry-relevant skills.

Hands-On Learning

We believe in learning by doing. With practical sessions designed for real-world applications, you'll engage in tasks that mirror the actual work of penetration testers

Expert-Led Training

The course is delivered by industry professionals with years of experience in cybersecurity. They will share their insights, best practices, and tips on how to manage a successful vulnerability assessment and penetration test.

Enhanced your career

This VAPT course provides you unique opportunity to sharpen your skills, stay updated with the latest trends, and enhance your career in cybersecurity. This intensive 2-day program is tailored to provide practical, hands-on training in both basic and advanced techniques in vulnerability assessment and penetration testing, ensuring that you gain the experience and confidence to handle real-world challenges.

learning outcomes

Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the Fundamental Concepts of VAPT:

Comprehend the importance of Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing in proactively identifying and addressing cybersecurity threats.
Differentiate between vulnerability assessment and penetration testing to apply the appropriate method based on organisational needs.

2. Apply Legal and Ethical Practices in VAPT Engagements:

Recognize and adhere to legal frameworks and ethical guidelines necessary for conducting penetration testing responsibly.
Plan and scope VAPT activities while ensuring compliance with rules of engagement and organisational policies.

3. Utilise Industry-Standard Tools for VAPT:

Set up and configure a virtual testing environment using tools like VMware and VirtualBox.
Employ advanced tools for network scanning, reconnaissance, and penetration testing to uncover vulnerabilities effectively.

4. Execute Advanced VAPT Techniques:

Exploit network and web application vulnerabilities, such as SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), and privilege escalation techniques.
Perform post-exploitation activities, including data exfiltration, lateral movement, and maintaining persistence in a controlled testing environment.

5. Develop and Communicate Actionable Security Insights:

Document findings in a structured penetration testing report, prioritising risks and providing actionable recommendations.
Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure the effective implementation of remediation strategies and security improvements.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for cybersecurity professionals looking to upskill in vulnerability assessment and penetration testing.

Whether you're a security analyst, network administrator, or IT manager, the skills and knowledge you gain from this course will be directly applicable to your day-to-day work and long-term career growth.

course structure overview

Day 1: Introduction to VAPT and Practical Sessions (Kuala Lumpur classroom)

Morning Session

Module 1: Introduction to VAPT
Overview of Cybersecurity Threats and VAPT Importance:
VAPT is crucial for identifying security weaknesses before attackers exploit them.
Regular assessments and tests help organizations proactively address vulnerabilities.
Types of VAPT Assessments - External vs Internal VAPT
Differences Between Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing:
Vulnerability assessment identifies and reports vulnerabilities.
Penetration testing exploits vulnerabilities to understand their impact.

Module 2: Legal and Ethical Considerations
Understanding the legal landscape is vital for ethical penetration testing.

Module 3: Planning and Scoping of Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Tests
Defining the scope ensures a focused and efficient VAPT engagement.
This module covers objectives, scope, and rules of engagement.

Module 4: Tools of the Trade
Introduction to Commonly Used VAPT Tools

Setting Up a Testing Environment:
Hands-on session focusing on installing virtual machines and configuring networking tools.
Virtualization with VMware/ VirtualBox
Setting Up a Pentesting Lab
Setting Up Attacker Machine

Afternoon Session
Practical Session: Network Scanning and Reconnaissance
Lab 1: Installing and Configuring VAPT Tools:
Participants will use Attacker Machine to install and configure VAPT tools.
Perform Hands on VAPT on the Pentesting labs

Lab 2: Network Scanning and Reconnaissance:
Participants will use VAPT to scan networks and gather data.
Participants will perform Vulnerability Assessment
Participants will exploit the issues found via Reconnaissance in a Penetration Testing.

Day 2: Advanced Techniques and Management of VAPT (Online lnstructor led)

Morning Session
Module 5: Exploiting Network Vulnerabilities
Network Scanning Techniques
Advanced techniques for identifying open ports, services, and vulnerabilities.
Network Penetration Techniques:
Participants will learn how to exploit vulnerabilities in network services.
Privilege Escalation and Maintaining Access:
After gaining access, attackers often escalate privileges to control more of the network.

Module 6: Application Penetration Testing
Exploiting Web Application Vulnerabilities
Participants will practice exploiting common vulnerabilities like SQL Injection, CSRF and XSS on Vulnerable Web Applications.
Advanced Web Application Attacks:
Participants will learn about more complex attacks like remote code execution and business logic flaws.

Afternoon Session
Module 7: Post-Exploitation and Reporting
Data Exfiltration, Lateral Movement, and Persistence
Participants will learn how attackers move within a network after initial compromise and exfiltrate data.

System Cleanup:
Best practices for cleaning up after a penetration test to ensure no traces are left behind.

Module 8: Reporting and Communicating Findings
Structuring a Penetration Test Report
How to document findings, prioritize risks, and recommend mitigations effectively.
Delivering Actionable Recommendations:
Techniques for ensuring the report is understood by both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Module 9: Defensive Measures and Best Practices
Remediation Strategies
How to effectively fix vulnerabilities identified during the VAPT process.
Security Best Practices:
Integrating VAPT findings into a continuous security improvement process.