Certified Advanced Penetration Tester (CAPT)
Intervalle de prix : € 800,00 jusqu'à € 1.350,00
The Certified Advanced Penetration Tester (CAPT) training course is designed to enable experienced cybersecurity professionals to develop advanced technical competencies in offensive security and adversarial testing. This advanced-level course provides participants with the knowledge and skills required to conduct sophisticated penetration testing activities and to simulate real-world advanced persistent threat (APT) scenarios within modern enterprise environments.
Description
Why Should You Attend?
As cyber threats become more sophisticated, organizations need professionals who can realistically assess and challenge modern defenses. The Certified Advanced Penetration Tester course is designed for experienced cybersecurity practitioners seeking to build advanced, hands-on skills for testing and strengthening complex enterprise environments.
The course focuses on real-world attack techniques through structured instruction and practical labs, covering advanced exploitation, modern Active Directory attacks, lateral movement, evasion, post-exploitation, and vulnerability chaining within monitored networks. Participants learn to evaluate security controls from an attacker’s perspective and conduct effective penetration testing and adversarial assessments.
Earning the PECB Certified Advanced Penetration Tester credential validates your ability to perform in-depth technical assessments, simulate advanced attack scenarios, and deliver actionable findings that support organizational risk management. Ideal for penetration testers, red team members, and senior cybersecurity professionals, this course equips you to execute advanced testing, bypass modern defenses in a controlled manner, support red and purple team exercises, and strengthen detection and response capabilities.
Who Should Attend?
This training course is intended for:
- Experienced penetration testers seeking to further develop advanced technical capabilities
- Red team members and adversary simulation analysts aiming to enhance their assessment techniques
- Security consultants responsible for conducting complex and high-impact technical assessments
- Threat hunters and incident responders seeking deeper insight into advanced attacker techniques
- Security architects and engineers involved in designing, testing, and validating security controls
- Cybersecurity professionals preparing for senior technical roles or advanced certifications that require hands-on experience in complex attack scenarios
Learning Objectives
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Execute advanced exploitation to assess hardened targets and complex attack surfaces
- Establish and maintain footholds using persistence and covert communication channels
- Apply privilege escalation and lateral movement across systems and Active Directory domains
- Employ evasion strategies to reduce detection by modern security controls and monitoring
- Plan and conduct realistic red team operations with professional reporting and remediation guidance
Educational Approach
- The course combines advanced theoretical concepts with real-world attack scenarios, ensuring participants develop a thorough understanding of modern penetration testing techniques and assessment methodologies.
- Hands-on labs and guided exercises simulate realistic enterprise environments, enabling participants to apply advanced techniques in controlled, real-life scenarios.
- Participants are encouraged to engage in discussions, collaborate with peers, and exchange professional insights to enhance understanding and practical application of course topics.
Prerequisites
Candidates should possess foundational experience in areas such as security assessments or ethical hacking, as this practical knowledge is integral to applying advanced concepts. Familiarity with core technical skills, including the use of the command line, understanding basic networking, and writing simple scripts is also essential.
Additional information
| Learning Type | In person, Self-study, Virtual Classroom |
|---|---|
| Course | CAPT, Pen Testing |
| Duration | 5 days |
| Language | English |
| Vendor | PECB |