CYB-303: Penetration Testing & Ethical Hacking

Gain hands-on ethical hacking skills in this Penetration Testing course. Learn reconnaissance, vulnerability scanning, exploitation, wireless and application attacks, and reporting while preparing for CompTIA PenTest+ certification.

Course Description

The Penetration Testing & Ethical Hacking course equips students with the technical and ethical skills needed to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in computer systems while helping organizations strengthen their defenses. Using Rob S. Wilson’s CompTIA PenTest+ Guide to Penetration Testing, students will learn the complete penetration testing lifecycle, from planning and scoping to exploitation, reporting, and remediation.

Key topics include reconnaissance, vulnerability scanning, enumeration, exploitation methods, wireless and application attacks, social engineering, and cloud-based threats. Students will also gain hands-on experience setting up a penetration testing lab, applying advanced tools and techniques, and practicing professional communication with stakeholders through detailed reporting.

Designed for learners pursuing careers in cybersecurity, penetration testing, red teaming, or information security consulting, the course blends theoretical knowledge with applied labs and projects. By the end of the course, students will be prepared to conduct ethical hacking engagements, analyze results, and provide actionable security recommendations. The course also aligns with the CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-003) certification, making it an essential step for those seeking professional validation in penetration testing and offensive security roles.

Course Objectives

Explain the penetration testing process, tools, and ethical considerations.

Set up and configure a penetration testing lab environment.

Analyze systems and networks using reconnaissance, vulnerability scanning, and enumeration techniques.

Apply exploitation methods and tools to demonstrate real-world attack vectors.

Evaluate specialized attack scenarios, including wireless, cloud, and social engineering attacks.

Develop clear, professional reports and communicate findings effectively to stakeholders.

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Course Contents

Introduction to Penetration Testing

Purpose, Mindset, Process, Toolkit (Domain 1.0 Planning & Scoping)

Setting Up a Penetration Testing Lab

(Domain 1.0 Planning & Scoping)

Planning and Scoping

Engagement Management (Domain 1.0 Planning & Scoping)

Information Gathering

Reporting and Communication (Domain 2.0 Information Gathering & Vulnerability Identification)

Performing Vulnerability Scanning

Reconnaissance and Enumeration (Domain 2.0 Information Gathering & Vulnerability Identification)

Exploitation Methods and Tools

Advanced Scanning (Domain 3.0 Attacks & Exploits)

Network Attacks and Attack Vectors