Penetration Testing Fundamentals
About
This is our in-house security course to prepare junior pentesters working in hybrid environment.
By attending this course, you will be fully prepared for the CREST CPSA exam as well as becoming equipped with the fundamentals of Cloud-based security assessment (AWS hacking theory).
While CPSA is not a practical exam, our program includes instructor-led practical activities and demonstrations to illustrate how theoretical concepts translate into real-world penetration testing activities.
Who Should Attend
Junior cybersecurity professionals
Cloud/AWS security professionals
Aspiring penetration testers
IT staff transitioning into security
Individuals preparing for CREST CPSA
Learning Outcomes
Understand attacker mindset and methodology
Learn theoretical foundations of penetration testing
Identify common vulnerabilities and attack paths
Gain familiarity with common security concepts and terminologies
Understand infrastructure and web security concepts
Be fully prepared for the CPSA exam format
Course Topics
Pentesting methodology, threat actors, legal and ethical
Learn AWS hacking theory: S3/EC2/IAM enumeration
Networking (TCP/IP), Linux and Windows OS
Reconnaissance and enumeration theory, Active Directory
Web security: HTTP, OWASP Top 10, injection theory
Reporting structures and communicating risk
Understand OWASP Top 10 Cloud Security Risks
Delivery Format
Instructor-led presentations
Live demonstrations linking theory to practice
Practical activities aligned with the theory
Duration
5 Days (Full-time)
Why Choose Cloud Softway?
Taught by certified penetration testers
Theory-first CPSA aligned approach
Demonstrations add practical context
Small groups for better engagement
Prerequisites
Your company is a customer for Cloud Softway