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Pen Testing: Network Initial Access
Gaining initial access is a pivotal step in a penetration test. This course will teach you how to identify and exploit network vulnerabilities to gain initial access.
What you'll learn
Gaining initial access to a network is a critical first step in penetration testing. In this course, Pen Testing: Network Initial Access, you’ll learn to breach perimeter defenses and exploit common network protocols. First, you’ll explore network scanning and fingerprinting techniques to identify potential targets. Next, you’ll discover methods for bypassing firewalls and perimeter defenses, including exploiting known vulnerabilities and leveraging misconfigurations. Finally, you’ll learn how to escalate privileges to gain deeper network access. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge needed to effectively assess network security in a penetration testing context.
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About the author
Matt has a degree in Chemical engineering and a PhD in mathematical chemistry. He is also a GIAC certified incident handler and penetration tester and has regulated cyber security in the UK civil nuclear sector for many years.