Advanced Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing Course

Name: Advanced Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing Certified Training Course
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Strengthen technical defenses and vulnerability assessment capabilities using Kali Linux, OSSTMM frameworks, and penetration testing methodologies.

Advanced Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing Course

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Duration: 5 days
Format: Classroom
Cities: Abu Dhabi, Berlin, Lisbon, Bali, Sharm El-Sheikh, New York and more
Next session: 12 – 16 October 2026, Abu Dhabi
Average fee: 7,550 €

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Advanced Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing Certified Training Course

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Overview

Organizations face persistent digital threats targeting enterprise infrastructure, confidential data, and web platforms. Practical ethical hacking and penetration testing practices allow security teams to discover, analyze, and remediate technical vulnerabilities prior to unauthorized exploitation. This programme develops technical assessment competencies across network vulnerability scanning, web application security testing, and system penetration workflows. Technical practitioners analyze defensive postures using Kali Linux toolkits, the Open Source Security Testing Methodology Manual (OSSTMM), and the Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES). This course is delivered by Agile Leaders Training Center.

Who Should Attend

Cybersecurity analysts and systems engineers responsible for technical vulnerability assessments.
IT security managers overseeing enterprise defense architectures and audit reviews.
Network administrators and system engineers tasked with hardening perimeter infrastructure.
Software developers and web application testers seeking secure code validation techniques.
Information security consultants and auditors conducting structured penetration assessments.

Departments and Industries

This course supports technical teams responsible for vulnerability management, infrastructure defense, and system auditing across technology-reliant sectors.

Cybersecurity and IT Security Operations Teams
Risk, Compliance, and Information Governance Units
Software Engineering and Application Security Groups
Systems Infrastructure and Network Engineering Divisions
Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance Institutions
Healthcare, Telecommunications, and Technology Enterprises

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Execute structured penetration testing workflows aligned with OSSTMM and PTES guidelines.
Deploy Kali Linux security utilities to discover active hosts, running services, and perimeter weaknesses.
Identify and exploit common web application flaws including cross-site scripting and SQL injection.
Perform threat modeling and attack surface analysis across enterprise network topologies.
Execute privilege escalation and lateral movement techniques in controlled lab environments.
Compile professional penetration testing documentation with actionable remediation plans.

Course Agenda

Day 1: Foundations and Assessment Methodologies

Cybersecurity Principles and Penetration Testing Scope Definition
Framework Alignment using OSSTMM and PTES Security Standards
Network Security Fundamentals and Baseline Host Reconnaissance
Cryptographic Primitives and Secure Transport Verification
Kali Linux Environment Configuration and Toolchain Setup
Legal Guidelines, Rules of Engagement, and Authorization Scopes

Day 2: Reconnaissance and Vulnerability Mapping

Passive Information Gathering using Open-Source Intelligence Sources
Active Network Scanning and Port Probing Techniques
Vulnerability Identification across Network Nodes and Services
Web Application Attack Surface Mapping and Parameter Discovery
Threat Modeling Protocols and Risk Prioritization Matrices
OSSTMM Operational Security Metrics and Baseline Auditing

Day 3: Exploitation and System Penetration

Attack Vector Selection and Perimeter Defense Evasion Techniques
Server-Side Exploit Execution and Remote Code Execution Analysis
Client-Side Exploits, Spear Phishing Vectors, and Social Engineering Testing
Web Vulnerability Exploitation: SQL Injection and Cross-Site Scripting
Wireless Network Auditing and WiFi Encryption Security Assessment
Exploit Verification and Controlled Proof-of-Concept Development

Day 4: Post-Exploitation and Remediation Planning

Post-Exploitation Footholds and Persistence Establishment Methods
Local System Privilege Escalation across Windows and Linux Environments
Internal Network Pivoting and Lateral Movement Methodologies
Forensic Footprint Management and Testing Artifact Removal
Defensive Countermeasure Implementation and Patch Management Strategy
Technical Penetration Test Reporting and Stakeholder Debriefing

Day 5: Practical Exercises and Security Frameworks

Multi-Stage Penetration Testing Lab Execution and Target Scenarios
Enterprise Attack Simulation and Real-World Vector Analysis
Risk Assessment Integration and Technical Policy Alignment
Security Certification Standards and Knowledge Domains Review
Emerging Attack Vectors, Cloud Considerations, and Defensive Trends
Assessment Debrief, Technical Q&A, and Remediation Walkthrough

Practical Exercises

Participants complete hands-on activities to resolve operational challenges and build execution plans.

Suggested activity: Configure Kali Linux tools to map active hosts and open service ports across a subnet.
Suggested activity: Execute a simulated web application test to identify and remediate SQL injection vulnerabilities.
Suggested activity: Perform privilege escalation on a test machine using misconfigured permissions.
Suggested activity: Draft an executive-level penetration testing findings report with risk ratings and remediation timelines.

FAQs

What specific qualifications or prerequisites are needed for participants before enrolling in the course?

Participants should have foundational knowledge of networking protocols, operating system commands, and basic information security concepts. Practical exposure to Linux command-line environments is beneficial.

How long is each day's session, and is there a total number of hours required for the entire course?

Each day's session runs for approximately 4 to 5 hours, totaling 20 to 25 instructional and lab hours over the five-day period.

What tools will be provided for the penetration testing labs?

The training guides participants through standard open-source and distribution-packaged security tools, focusing on Kali Linux utilities, web application testing proxies, and OSSTMM-aligned evaluation checklists.

Conclusion

Participants conclude this programme with structured, practical competencies in discovering, validating, and documenting security vulnerabilities across network and web environments. By applying OSSTMM and PTES testing standards, security professionals strengthen organizational resilience, mitigate technical exposures, and protect critical assets against evolving cyber threats.

credits: 5 credit per day

Course Mode: full-time

Provider: Agile Leaders Training Center

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Location	Dates	Duration	Mode	Price
Abu Dhabi	Week 42, 2026 12 – 16 October 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€6,500
Berlin	Week 43, 2026 19 – 23 October 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€6,500
Lisbon	Week 44, 2026 26 – 30 October 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€6,500
Bali	Week 44, 2026 1 – 5 November 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€6,500
Sharm El-Sheikh	Week 45, 2026 2 – 6 November 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€5,200
New York	Week 46, 2026 9 – 13 November 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€16,000
Kuwait	Week 46, 2026 15 – 19 November 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€7,000
London	Week 47, 2026 16 – 20 November 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€6,500
Frankfurt	Week 48, 2026 23 – 27 November 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€6,500
Seoul	Week 49, 2026 30 November – 4 December 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€12,000
Muscat	Week 49, 2026 6 – 10 December 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€6,500
Casablanca	Week 50, 2026 7 – 11 December 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€6,000
Cape town	Week 50, 2026 13 – 17 December 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€6,000
Zanzibar	Week 51, 2026 20 – 24 December 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€6,000
Johannesburg	Week 52, 2026 27 – 31 December 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€6,000
Manama	Week 53, 2027 3 – 7 January 2027	5 Days	Onsite	€6,500
Langkawi	Week 01, 2027 10 – 14 January 2027	5 Days	Onsite	€8,000
Doha	Week 02, 2027 17 – 21 January 2027	5 Days	Onsite	€7,000
Toronto	Week 03, 2027 24 – 28 January 2027	5 Days	Onsite	€16,000
Munich	Week 05, 2027 1 – 5 February 2027	5 Days	Onsite	€6,500

Frequently asked questions

What does this course cover?

Overview Organizations face persistent digital threats targeting enterprise infrastructure, confidential data, and web platforms. Practical ethical hacking and penetration testing practices allow security teams to discover, analyze, and remediate technical vulnerabilities prior to unauthorized exploitation. This programme develops technical assessment com…

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Advanced Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing Course