PenTest Cyber Specialist Program

Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing Course is a 1 Year Jobs Oriented Cyber Security Program designed for Absolute Beginners to Most Advanced Level for a National Cause.

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Course Description

Penetration testing in simple terms is a simulation of a process a hacker would use to launch an attack on a business network, attached devices, network applications, or a business website. Finally, we prepare you for the Licensed Penetration Tester Exam by teaching you how to perform a professional security test as well as how to produce the next most important thing: the findings and the report! The additional live ranges we provide in APT progress in difficulty and reflect an enterprise level architecture. There are defenses to defeat and challenges to overcome. This is not your typical FLAT network! As the range levels increase you will encounter the top defenses of today and learn the latest evasion techniques.

This track is designed to take you from ground zero all the way through a Licensed Penetration Tester in one year! You will learn to master an ethical hacking methodology that can be used in a penetration testing or ethical hacking situation. You walk out the door with ethical hacking skills that are highly in demand, as well as the globally recognized Certified Ethical Hacker certification! Then with the skills provided to you in the ECSA class, we bring you up to speed with the skills to uncover the security threats that organizations are vulnerable to.

Batch Duration:

1 Year

Lecture Per Week:

Weekly Lectures 3

Start Date:

8/29/2025

Online Evaluation:

Quarterly

Who can apply:

Min. Matric

Video Medium:

Urdu / English

Key Outcomes

Gain proficiency in network security through the CCNA and CEH certifications.
Develop skills in cybersecurity monitoring, detection, and response.
Master the techniques of WiFi hacking, web penetration testing, and bug bounty hunting.
Achieve a thorough understanding of legal and ethical hacking practices.

Exam Information

Midterm Examination
Focuses on foundational skills in network security and ethical hacking.
Final Examination
Comprehensive evaluation covering all aspects of penetration testing and bug hunting.
Continuous Assessment
Includes practical labs, module quizzes, and project-based assessments.

Course Outline

Network Fundamentals and Security (CCNA)
Networking concepts, security protocols, and configurations.
Cybersecurity Monitoring & Detection Lab
Tools and techniques for real-time security monitoring and incident response.
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Ethical hacking methodologies, vulnerability assessment, and system penetrations.
WiFi Hacking
Techniques for securing and exploiting wireless networks.
Penetration Testing: Web Hacking
Methods for identifying and exploiting web application vulnerabilities.
Licensed Penetration Tester (LPT)
Advanced penetration testing certifications focusing on in-depth defensive mechanisms.
Bug Bounty Hunting
Strategies for finding and reporting bugs for rewards in various software environments.
Capstone Project
Applying skills to a complex security challenge, mimicking real-world scenarios.