Security threats are on the rise, and companies must be prepared to face them head on. The complexity of computing systems, the rapid increase in viruses, and the dependence of a company on the public Internet are just some of the reasons that networks are easier to break into than ever before. Not only that, but the tools used by hackers are becoming simpler and more accessible each day. The Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) reported financial losses related to computer crime at $141,496,560 in 2004. (You can read more about this survey at http://i.cmpnet.com/gocsi/db_area/pdfs/fbi/FBI2004.pdf). With such financial ramifications, companies are looking for new means to protect their technology assets.
The need for penetration testing is not just to confirm the security of an organizational network, however. The need for penetration testing also stems from the concern that a network might not be adequately protected from the exponential number of threats. Security threats are increasing because of the following factors:
» Proliferation of viruses and Trojans
» Wireless LANs
» Complexity of networks today
» Frequency of software updates
» Ease of hacking tools
» The nature of open source
» Reliance on the Internet
» Unmonitored mobile users and telecommuters
» Marketing demands
» Industry regulations
» Administrator trust
» Business partnerships
» Cyber warfare
The Tactics and Operations pentetration testing course focuses heavily on the value of assessment targets and how to calculate targets values properly in order to maximize the effectiveness of the penetration testers capability.
Because penetration tests are often very short in length it is very important for the penetration tester to know how to evaluate networks properly such that clients are given the best value With the material in this class a penetration tester could expect to learn proper insight into the correct approach to security intrusion
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| Price: | $3,999 |
| Length: | 5 Days |
| Location: | San Diego California |
Pupil should have an understanding of performing penetration tests or have performed one in the past
A strong understanding of network hierarchies and protocols is also encouraged
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