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GIAC© Penetration Tester (GPEN)

Build advanced penetration testing skills to identify and help remediate vulnerabilities in modern IT environments. This course prepares you to sit for the GPEN™ certification exam and confidently conduct ethical hacking assessments in real-world scenarios.

course: GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)

Duration: 5 days

Format: Virtual or Classroom

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Overview

Unleash your potential in ethical hacking with the Penetration Tester (GPEN) certified course. Led by industry experts, this program delivers hands-on training to master the art of penetration testing. Acquire advanced skills in identifying and addressing vulnerabilities, ensuring robust cybersecurity defenses. Elevate your expertise and validate your proficiency with the sought-after GPEN certification, positioning yourself as a cybersecurity professional.

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Who is this course for?

Who is the GIAC© Penetration Tester (GPEN) training course for?

The GIAC® Penetration Tester (GPEN) training course is tailored for cybersecurity professionals, ethical hackers, and penetration testers who want to strengthen their ability to assess and identify vulnerabilities in networks and systems. The course provides in-depth coverage of penetration testing methodology, network and host enumeration, vulnerability identification and analysis, exploitation techniques, password attacks, web and wireless penetration testing, and post-exploitation techniques. By completing the training and earning the GPEN certification, participants demonstrate their expertise in executing thorough penetration tests, discovering system weaknesses, and delivering strategic recommendations to enhance security. The certification affirms their qualifications in penetration testing and positions them as valuable contributors to any organization’s cybersecurity posture.


Disclaimer: Readynez is an independent training provider and is not affiliated with the Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) organization. All GIAC® certification names, including GFACT™, GPEN, GICSP, GRID, and others, are trademarks or registered trademarks of GIAC®. Our courses are designed to help learners prepare for GIAC® certification exams, which are administered independently by GIAC®. Certification exam fees are separate and paid directly to GIAC®.

Curriculum

What you will learn during our GIAC© Penetration Tester (GPEN) course.

  • Overview of penetration testing and ethical hacking concepts and methodology
  • Overview of penetration testing tools and techniques
  • Reconnaissance methods and tools (passive, active, OSINT)
  • Scanning methods and tools (port scanning, service scanning, vulnerability scanning)
  • Overview of exploitation techniques and challenges
  • Exploitation methods and tools (Metasploit, PowerShell Empire, etc.)
  • Postexploitation methods and tools (Mimikatz, BloodHound, etc.)
  • Privilege escalation methods and techniques (local, domain)
  • Overview of web application penetration testing concepts and challenges
  • Web application reconnaissance methods and tools (OWASP ZAP, Nikto, etc.)
  • Web application exploitation methods and tools (SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, etc.)
  • Web application postexploitation methods and tools (web shells, session hijacking, etc.)
  • Overview of network penetration testing concepts and challenges
  • Network reconnaissance methods and tools (Nmap, Netcat, Wireshark)
  • Network exploitation methods and tools (buffer overflows, RCE, file transfers)
  • Network postexploitation methods and tools (pivoting, port forwarding, tunneling)
  • Overview of wireless penetration testing concepts and challenges
  • Wireless reconnaissance methods and tools (aircrackng, Kismet)
  • Wireless exploitation methods and tools (WEP cracking, WPA cracking, Evil Twin)
  • Wireless postexploitation methods and tools (Rogue APs, MITM attacks)
  • Overview of social engineering penetration testing concepts and challenges
  • Social engineering reconnaissance methods and tools (Maltego, theHarvester)
  • Social engineering exploitation methods and tools (phishing emails, malicious attachments)
  • Social engineering postexploitation methods and tools (keyloggers, webcams)

Preparation

How to best be prepared for our GIAC© Penetration Tester (GPEN) course.

  • Orange-check Basic understanding of TCP/IP networking and protocols
  • Orange-check Basic familiarity with Linux and Windows operating systems and command line tools
  • Orange-check Basic knowledge of web application development and security
  • Orange-check Basic knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Ruby

Meet our instructors

Meet some of the Readynez Instructors you can meet on your course. They are experts, passionate about what they do, and dedicated to give back to their industry, their field, and those who want to learn, explore, and advance in their careers.

Kevin Henry

Kevin has served for years as an authorised instructor for (ISC)2 and is renowned for his 20-year contribution to learners training for IT security skills

Kevin Henry is a well-known and highly respected expert instructor with Readynez.

Kevin has served for many years as an authorised instructor for (ISC)2 and he is renowned for his 20-year contribution to learners training for IT security skills- and certifications such as the CISSP, CSSLP, CISM, CISA and CCSP everywhere in the world.

Kevin is a force to be reckoned with, being an authorised instructor and training no less than 9.000 online learners monthly in the fields of information security and audit, in addition to the many students that attend his instructor-led courses with Readynez

He is also one of the most highly-rated instructors and most often he is given scores of 10/10 by his delegates. 

 

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FAQ

FAQs for the GPEN prep course.

Issued by GIAC (Global Information Assurance Certification), the GPEN certification validates a practitioner’s ability to properly conduct penetration tests using best-practice techniques and methodologies.

Join Readynez’s specialized GPEN course for expert-led, hands-on training. Whether you’re an individual or part of a team, our tailored sessions will help you master ethical hacking and secure your path to certification.

 

While there are no strict requirements, it’s recommended that candidates understand Windows OS, Linux and Windows CLI, computer networking, TCP/IP protocols, and have a basic understanding of cryptographic concepts.

 

The GPEN certification exam costs €1576.

 

The exam covers a range of cybersecurity areas: Network Security, System Security, Application Security, Data Security, Compliance and Auditing, and Incident Response.

 

Yes - GPEN certification validates your penetration testing expertise, enhances your credibility, and can open up new career opportunities and increase your earning potential.

 

It depends on your experience and schedule. On average, candidates take a few weeks to a few months to prepare, study, and pass the GPEN exam.

 

Yes. All GIAC exams are web-based and must be proctored either remotely via ProctorU or onsite through PearsonVUE.

 

Difficulty varies by individual. With the right preparation, tools, and hands-on practice, most candidates can confidently pass the GPEN certification exam.

 

The minimum passing score is 75%.

 

GIAC certifications must be renewed every four years. You can begin the renewal process two years before your expiration date.

 

Certified penetration testers earn between $57,000 and $134,000 annually. GPEN holders earn a median salary of around $100,000—well above the national average.

 

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