CPTS

The Certified Penetration Testing Specialist (CPTS) is a professional certification provided by the Mile2 Organization.

A Penetration Tester is one name given to an Ethical Hacker. A penetration tester is usually employed by an organization who trusts him to attempt to penetrate networks and/or computer systems, using the same methods as a hacker, for the purpose of finding and fixing computer security vulnerabilities. Illegal hacking (i.e.; gaining unauthorized access to computer systems) is a crime in most countries, but penetration testing done by request of the owner of the targeted system(s) or network(s) is not.

Certification coursework

The coursework consists of 14 modules, regarding the main topics about information security.

There are 3 forms of the trainings, like Instructor-led, Live Virtual Training or CBT - Pre-recorded. The exam consists of 100 test questions and lasts for 160 minutes.

Module overview::Introduction:Business and Technical Logistics of Penetration Testing:Information Gathering:Linux Fundamentals:Detecting Live Systems:Reconnaissance -- Enumeration:Cryptography:Vulnerability Assessments:Malware – Software Goes Undercover:Hacking Windows:Advanced Vulnerability and Exploitation Techniques:Attacking Wireless Networks:Networks, Firewalls, Sniffing and IDS:Injecting the Database:Attacking Web Technologies

ee also

* Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
* CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
* CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
* CREST (CREST Certified Consultant)
* OSSTMM Professional Security Tester (OPST)
* OSSTMM Professional Security Analyst (OPSA)

External links

* [http://www.mile2.com/Certified_Penetration_Testing_Specialist_CPTS.html Mile2 CPTS]
* [http://www.crest-approved.org CREST (Council of Registered Ethical Security Testers)]

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