Penetration Testing Techniques

Welcome to the Penetration Testing practice lab. In this module, you learn about penetration testing and the types of penetration testing.

Learning Outcomes:

In this module, you will complete the following exercises:

• Exercise 1 – Explain Penetration Testing and Its Types

After completing this module, you should be able to:

• Conduct an active reconnaissance assessment
• Conduct a passive reconnaissance assessment

After completing this module, you should have further knowledge of:

• Penetration testing
• The rules of engagement for conducting a penetration testing activity
• Different penetration testing techniques
• Reconnaissance and penetration testing exercises

Exam Objectives:

The following exam objective is covered in this module:

1.8 Explain the techniques used in penetration testing.

• Penetration testing
• Passive and active reconnaissance
• Exercise type