Course Description
The Cloud Module will prepare you for global certification exams like RHCSA and RHCE. The Professional Penetration Tester (PENT) training is an intermediate to advanced cyber security course to equip students to learn professional penetration testing and vulnerability assessment skills by building lab networks to practice network and application enumeration, vulnerability scanning, exploitation, privilege escalation, and lateral movement skills. The course will suit both working professionals and beginners who want to upskill themselves in these trending technologies.
This course can help you build your career as Penetration Testers, Security Engineers, Security Researchers, Bug Hunter, Information Security Engineers, System Administrator, and also prepare you for jobs in Automation, Cloud, and DevOps.
What you’ll learn
- Administration and Automation of Linux Platform.
- Container orchestration with Kubernetes.
- AWS / Azure cloud platforms and applications.
- Python Programming.
- DevOps methodology practices and principles
- Identify, detect, and exploit any vulnerability in the target applications, networks, infrastructure, and cloud security
- Using Chat GPT and AI to optimize these tasks
Access the command line, Manage files from the command line, Get help in Enterprise Linux, Create, view and edit text files, Manage local users and groups.
Control access to files, Monitor and manage Linux processes, control services daemons.
Configure and secure SSH, Analyze and store logs, Manage Networking, Archive and transfer files, Install and update software packages.
Access Linux File systems, Analyze servers and get support, improve command line productivity, Schedule future tasks.
Tune system performance, Manage SELinux security, Manage logical volumes, Access network-attached storage.
Control the boot process, Manage network security, Install Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Run Containers.
Introduce Ansible, Implement and Ansible playbook
Manage variables and Facts, Implement task control
Deploy files to managed hosts, Manage complex plays and playbooks
Simplify playbooks with roles, Troubleshoot Ansible.
Automate common Linux administration tasks with Ansible
Describe how software can run in containers orchestrated by Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform
Creating containerized services, Managing containers.
Managing container images, Creating custom container images
Deploy single container applications on OpenShift Container Platform
Deploy applications that are containerized using multiple container images, Troubleshooting containerized applications
Implementation of Identity Access Management (IAM) for security and managing access to various resources in AWS
Creating IAM users, groups, roles, and policies.
Configure EC2 instances and implementation of auto scaling for instances. Deploy, Manage, and Scale applications using container orchestration service.
Speed up hosted websites using Content Delivery Network. Building decoupled application using SNS, SQS. Understanding serverless computing services.
Storing files securely using the Object Storing method using S3. Share Storage Disk among Servers via Network.
Setup Database Engines and Secure Servers and Services. Implementation of Data Migrations and Data Transfer Tools.
Implementation of VPC and its components. Distributing traffic using Load Balancers. Configure DNS using Route53. Configuring VPN to establish secure connection to on-premise networks.
Monitoring server resources with CloudWatch, Creating backups for instances of other services, Auditing AWS environments with CloudTrail, Schedule Event Rules using Target-based Services.
Manage Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) objects including users, groups, and devices, Implementation of role-based access control (RBAC), Management of subscription and configuration of governance strategies
Implementation of Azure Storage account services, Configuring Azure Blob storage and lifecycle management, Creation of Azure file shares and file sync services, Configure network access and authentication to the storage account.
Installation and Configuration of Storage Explorer and AzCopy Tools
Configure virtual machines and VMSS, Implementation of Azure App Services, Implementation of various container services, Automate deployment using Azure Resource Manager templates.
Create and customize Virtual network components, Configuring secure access to virtual networks with NSGs, Azure Firewall, Bastion, Configuring load balancing, Understanding methods to monitor and troubleshoot virtual networks.
Integrate on-premises networks with an Azure virtual network with a VPN.
Monitor resources by using Azure Monitor. Implement backup and recovery.
Basics of Python Programming.
Python Functions and Modules.
Object-oriented programming in Python.
Introduction to DevOps methodology
Git basics and how it works.
Introduction to Continuous Integration (CI). Jenkins basics and how it works
Terraform basics and how it works
Introduction to Cybersecurity and Penetration Testing
Lab Setup, Introduction to Kali Linux & Tools, Bash for Pentesters, Python for Pentesters, Note-taking: Chery Tree
Reconnaissance: Passive & Active Reconnaissance
Enumeration: SMTP, SNMP, DNS, NFS, SMB, FTP, HTTP protocols
Vulnerability Scanning with Nessus, CVSS Scoring
Web Application Scanning (DAST) using OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite
Attacking Web Applications: OWASP Top Ten, CWE/SANS Top 25, Injection Attacks, File Inclusions
Exploit DB: Choosing, Fixing, and Delivering Exploits
Metasploit Framework: Introduction, Modules, Payloads, MSFvenom, Meterpreter, Case Study: EternalBlue
Cloud Security: AWS Cloud Penetration Testing, Web API Penetration Testing, AWS Security Best Practices
Penetration Testing Labs: Setting up Vulnerable Machines, Building containerized Vulnerable Machines
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Frequently Asked Questions
In this Cloud and Cybersecurity learning track, you will begin by learning technologies like Linux, Automation, Cloud, Containers, Kubernetes, Openshift, and Python and progress to Professional Penetration Testing and vulnerability assessment skills by building lab networks to practice network and application enumeration, vulnerability scanning, exploitation, privilege escalation, and lateral movement skills. IPSR, the leading training institute in Kerala provides Cloud and Cybersecurity training and guidance from the certified mentors having real-time experience in the Industry making the student industry ready with our Industry-relevant curriculum.
This course is ideal for students aiming to start a career in cybersecurity, as well as professionals looking to specialize in penetration testing or advance their skills. Whether you're an IT professional, network administrator, or security analyst, the PENT course can enhance your expertise and career prospects.
The PENT course covers key areas such as vulnerability assessment, ethical hacking methodologies, penetration testing tools and techniques, network and web application security, and reporting. You will also gain hands-on experience through practical labs and real-world scenarios.
A basic understanding of IT and networking concepts is recommended. While prior experience in cybersecurity is beneficial, it is not required. The course is designed to build on fundamental concepts and progress to advanced penetration testing skills.
We offer both online and offline classes at our locations in Kochi, Kottayam, and Calicut, Kerala. You can choose the format that best fits your schedule, with both options providing live instructor-led sessions and access to comprehensive resources.
Yes, the course includes practical labs and internships with live projects, giving you real-world experience in penetration testing. This hands-on approach is essential for developing the skills needed to succeed in the field.
Graduates can pursue roles such as Penetration Tester, Ethical Hacker, Security Consultant, and Vulnerability Assessor. The skills acquired through the PENT course are highly sought after, leading to excellent career opportunities in cybersecurity.