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Advanced Cybersecurity

Lesson 8.4 Penetration Testing

Description

In this lesson, students learn about penetration testing and how pen tests extend vulnerability scans by attempting to exploit weaknesses in addition to finding them. Students have the opportunity to engage in a pen test simulation as well as learn about the next evolution of pen testing, chaos engineering.


Objective

Students will be able to:

  • Define penetration testing and describe the steps involved