Penetration Testing

Penetration Testing, also known as ethical hacking, is a practice of testing a computer system, network, or application to find security vulnerabilities that an attacker could exploit. Coursera's Penetration Testing catalogue equips you with the knowledge to identify, analyze, and address potential weaknesses in cybersecurity infrastructure. You'll learn about the leading methodologies and best practices in penetration testing, including network scanning, vulnerability scanning, system hacking, web application hacking, and social engineering. You'll also master the art of documenting, reporting, and providing recommendations to mitigate risks. As a learner, you'll gain hands-on experience in using various penetration testing tools and technologies, strengthening your cybersecurity skills and readiness for a career in cybersecurity.

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  • IBM

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Threat Detection, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cryptography, Security Testing, Application Security, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Brute-force attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, AI Integrations, Exploitation techniques, Test Planning

    4.6 stars, 2.5K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

  • EDUCBA

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Vulnerability Scanning, Malware Protection, Exploitation techniques, Exploit development, Database Management, Security Testing, Cyber Security Strategy, Cryptographic Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Cryptography, Brute-force attacks, Database Software, Threat Detection, Data Import/Export, Cybersecurity, Linux, Linux Administration

    4.8 stars, 105 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

  • IBM

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Linux Administration, Incident Response, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, Network Monitoring, Bash (Scripting Language), Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, Anomaly Detection, Incident Management, AI Security, Information Systems Security, Network Analysis

    4.6 stars, 221 reviews, Intermediate, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

  • Packt

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Security Testing, Hardening, Brute-force attacks, IT Automation, Scripting Languages, Business Logic, Cloud Security, Network Analysis, Programming Principles, API Testing, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cloud Computing, Wireless Networks, Data Persistence, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Security

    4.7 stars, 22 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

  • Packt

    Skills you'll gain: grep, Bash (Scripting Language), Metasploit, Hardening, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Linux Commands, Shell Script, Unix Shell, Brute-force attacks, Test Script Development, Vulnerability Scanning, Command-Line Interface, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Assessment, Linux, Linux Administration, Automation, Network Infrastructure, Network Analysis

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Edureka

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Testing, Exploitation techniques, Application Security, Patch Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Engineering, Cyber Governance, Risk Management Framework, Linux Administration, Dashboard Creation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Linux, Linux Commands, Linux Servers

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • IBM

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Digital Forensics, Cyber Threat Hunting, Email Security, Incident Response, IT Service Management, Cloud Computing, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Network Security, Malware Protection, Service Management, Identity and Access Management, Penetration Testing, Linux, Database Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Interviewing Skills, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment

    4.6 stars, 28K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

  • Packt

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Metasploit, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Linux, Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Vulnerability Scanning, Command-Line Interface, Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, Linux Administration, Scripting, Vulnerability Assessments, Hardening, Brute-force attacks, General Networking, Scripting Languages, Shell Script, Cybersecurity, Network Security

    4.3 stars, 50 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

  • EC-Council

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Threat Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Cyber Attacks, Brute-force attacks, Exploitation techniques, Human Factors (Security), Web Applications, Mobile Security, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks

    4.6 stars, 620 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

  • Total Seminars

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Management, Brute-force attacks, Security Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Test Planning, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Network Analysis, OSI Models, Linux, Web Applications, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • IBM

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Network Security, Vulnerability, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Human Factors (Security), Information Systems Security, Data Persistence

    4.3 stars, 38 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

  • Microsoft

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Modeling, Azure Active Directory, Cryptography, Authentications, Vulnerability Management, Network Security, Security Strategy, Cloud Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Data Storage Technologies, Penetration Testing, Operating Systems, Encryption, Cloud Computing, Compliance Management, Active Directory, Computer Security Incident Management

    4.7 stars, 3.1K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months