The External Pentest Playbook

TCM Security Academy – External Pentest Playbook

Course Overview

This course focuses on external penetration testing tactics and techniques designed to help you improve your pentest game. Students should take this course if they are interested in:

  • Gaining a better understanding of the external pentest attack methodology and mindset
  • Improving overall pentest skillset and client relations
  • Crushing their next pentest job interview

Requirements

  • Previous beginner pentest knowledge strongly preferred
  • Prior basic security knowledge strongly preferred
  • Desire to learn is required 🙂

What will I learn?

The following concepts will be taught in this course:

  • Objectives of an External Pentest
  • Important Documents and Procedures
  • Scope Verification and Client Communication
  • Attack Strategies
  • Vulnerability Scanning
  • Common OSINT and Information Gathering Techniques
  • Attacking O365/OWA
  • Attacking Login Portals
  • Bypassing MFA and Escalating Access
  • Report Writing
  • Identifying Common Pentest Findings
  • Client Debriefs, Retests, and Attestations

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