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Penetration Testing

Offensive Security Career: Bhargav Hede’s Journey Through the CPENT Program

The evolving threat landscape demands proactive security measures, highlighting the importance of penetration testing. To explore the value of hands-on experience in this field, EC-Council’s webinar team connected with Bhargav Hede, a CPENT-certified security professional. This blog captures his personal journey toward pursuing the Certified Penetration Testing Professional (CPENT) program, beginning with an early fascination…

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Mastering Pentesting Skills Through CPENT’s Immersive Labs: An Interview with Chen Chu

As proactive data security becomes increasingly essential, the demand for hands-on practical experience in certification training is rising rapidly. The Certified Penetration Testing Professional (CPENT) program is designed to cultivate advanced penetration testing skills through a strong emphasis on hands-on learning and real-world application. To gauge the impact of CPENT on cultivating hands-on experience for…

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Pentesting AI: How AI is Transforming Penetration Testing and Cybersecurity

In the current threat landscape, where threats are evolving rapidly, proactive security is crucial. The introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) brings both benefits and risks, as security teams can use it to improve defenses while malicious actors leverage it to enhance their offensive strategies. Capabilities such as automation, predictive analysis, and the development of sophisticated…

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Burp Suite for Penetration Testing of Web Applications
Burp Suite for Penetration Testing of Web Applications

Penetration testing simulates an actual cyber-attack by scanning and exploiting vulnerabilities in an IT environment. This cybersecurity practice aims to identify and resolve security weaknesses before an attacker can find them. Safely exploiting vulnerabilities with penetration testing is a beneficial technique, so many pentesting tools are available on the market. You may see tools such…

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PowerShell Scripting: Definition, Use Cases, and More

PowerShell is a powerful tool for task automation and configuration management, mainly in the Windows operating system. Penetration testers and ethical hackers can use PowerShell scripting to automate many activities. In simple terms, PowerShell makes it easier to automate and manage tasks on Windows systems, enhancing cybersecurity efforts. What Is PowerShell? PowerShell refers to two…

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Burp Suite for Penetration Testing of Web Applications
What is Penetration Testing?

Is your organization equipped to defend against the increasing number of cyberattacks? Penetration testing is one of the best ways to evaluate your organization’s IT and security infrastructure as it identifies vulnerabilities in networks and systems. Unpatched vulnerabilities are an open invitation to cybercriminals. The National Institute of Standards and Technology discovered 4,068 high-risk vulnerabilities…

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C|PENT vs. OSCP vs. Pentest+ 

Penetration testing is the act of simulating cyberattacks against an IT system, network, or application by probing for and exploiting its vulnerabilities. Many pen testers have entered the field by receiving a penetration testing certification, leading to comparisons such as CPENT AI vs. OSCP or CPENT AI vs. Pentest+. Penetration testers need to acquire skills…

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Why Your Next Career Move Should be Penetration Testing 

Cybersecurity is a highly promising career choice today, with a growing demand for information security professionals. This industry offers many opportunities, especially in various specialized cybersecurity roles, including that of ethical hackers and pen testers, that organizations actively seek. With the significance of pen testing gaining prominence, choosing this field or making a switch can…

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