Theory

• Passive and active reconnaissance techniques
• Footprinting external assets
• Profiling the target organization's online presence

Lab

• Conduct information gathering and reconnaissance on a target organization
• Document findings and identify potential attack vectors

Theory

• Scanning for open ports and services
• Enumerating target network and system details
• Identifying vulnerabilities and weaknesses

Lab

• Conduct network scans and identify open ports and services
• Perform enumeration to gather detailed information

Theory

In-depth vulnerability scanning and assessment Identifying potential entry points Exploiting discovered vulnerabilities

Lab

Conduct advanced vulnerability scanning and assessment Exploit identified vulnerabilities and gain initial access

Theory

Exploiting common external vulnerabilities (e.g., web application, misconfigurations) Gaining initial access to systems Privilege escalation techniques

Lab

Exploit identified vulnerabilities and gain initial access to target systems Practice privilege escalation and lateral movement

Theory

Post-exploitation activities (e.g., data exfiltration, persistence) Evading detection and maintaining access Analyzing and collecting valuable information

Lab

Conduct post-exploitation activities, such as data exfiltration and persistence Maintain access to compromised systems while avoiding detection

Theory

Assessing external web applications and APIs Identifying vulnerabilities like XSS, SQL injection, and authentication issues Exploiting external web services

Lab

Perform external web application penetration testing Exploit web application vulnerabilities and access sensitive data

Theory

External network-level attacks (e.g., DDoS) Network-level defenses and mitigation strategies Protecting against external attacks

Lab

Simulate network-level attacks in a controlled environment Learn about network-level defenses and mitigation techniques

Theory

Creating comprehensive penetration testing reports with a focus on external findings Providing actionable remediation guidance for complex vulnerabilities Ethical considerations and responsible disclosure

Lab

Prepare professional penetration testing reports with an emphasis on external findings Discuss responsible disclosure and ethical considerations in advanced scenarios

Theory

Advanced evasion techniques Challenging scenarios and real-world case studies Continuous monitoring and defense

Lab

Tackle advanced challenges in external penetration testing Analyze real-world case studies and incidents

Participants will conduct an advanced external penetration test on a provided target organization or a mutually agreed-upon target. The project should encompass all the advanced skills and techniques learned throughout the course