Network Penetration Testing Course Modules
This comprehensive, hands-on course teaches you how to identify, exploit, and secure network vulnerabilities using real-world attack scenarios. You’ll master reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, privilege escalation, lateral movement, Active Directory attacks, WiFi hacking, and firewall evasion with tools like Nmap, Metasploit, BloodHound, Wireshark, and Mimikatz.
What You’ll Learn:
- Network Scanning & Enumeration – Nmap, OSINT, Shodan
- Exploitation & Privilege Escalation – Windows & Linux attacks
- Active Directory & Post-Exploitation – BloodHound, Pass-the-Hash
- WiFi Hacking & MITM Attacks – WPA2 cracking, Evil Twin attacks
- Firewall & IDS Evasion – Tunneling, obfuscation, red teaming techniques
Who Should Enroll?
- Aspiring Penetration Testers & Red Teamers
- Cybersecurity Professionals & Ethical Hackers
- System Administrators & Network Engineers
About this course:
Beginners
Flexible Timing
16-24 Weeks
Theory + Hands-on Labs + Real-World Case Studies
Networking Security Modules
Understanding Network Security, CIA Triad, and Threat Modeling
- Overview of Network Penetration Testing vs. Vulnerability Assessment
- Understanding Kill Chain, MITRE ATT&CK, and Red Teaming
- Legal & Ethical Considerations – Pentesting Rules of Engagement
Practical Lab: Setting up a virtual pentesting lab (Kali Linux, Metasploit, Active Directory Lab)
- Passive Reconnaissance – OSINT, WHOIS, DNS Recon (
theHarvester,Amass) - Active Reconnaissance – Port Scanning (
nmap,RustScan,Masscan) - Enumerating SMB, FTP, SSH, RDP, SNMP, LDAP services
- Extracting usernames & email addresses from Active Directory
Practical Lab: Enumerating a corporate network using nmap, enum4linux, BloodHound
- Identifying vulnerabilities in network services (
nmap --script vuln,Nessus,OpenVAS) - Scanning for exposed credentials & misconfigurations
- Automating vulnerability scanning with
Nikto,Metasploit,Legion Exploiting common misconfigurations (default passwords, outdated services)
Practical Lab: Identifying vulnerable services & missing patches
- Exploiting Windows & Linux network services
- Privilege escalation in networks (Local & Domain Admin Privilege Escalation)
- Attacking SMB, RDP, and FTP Misconfigurations
- Remote Code Execution (RCE) via exploits (
MS08-067,EternalBlue) - Exploiting SQL Injection (SQLi) for network access
Practical Lab: Gaining shell access & escalating privileges in a corporate environment
- ARP Spoofing & DNS Poisoning (
Bettercap,Ettercap) - Capturing credentials over unencrypted traffic (
Wireshark,tcpdump) - SSL Stripping & HTTPS Downgrade Attacks
- Bypassing 2FA using session hijacking
Practical Lab: Intercepting network traffic & stealing credentials
- Cracking WiFi Encryption (WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3)
- Capturing & cracking handshake packets (
aircrack-ng,hashcat) - Evil Twin Attacks & Rogue APs (
hostapd,WiFi-Pumpkin) - Exploiting WPS & Hidden SSID Attacks
Practical Lab: Cracking WiFi networks & launching Evil Twin attacks
- Understanding AD Components (Domain Controllers, GPOs, Users, Groups)
- Enumerating AD Users & Privileges (
BloodHound,SharpHound) - Kerberoasting & AS-REP Roasting
- Lateral Movement & Pivoting (
Mimikatz,Empire,Impacket) - Dumping NTLM Hashes & Cracking Passwords (
JohnTheRipper,Hashcat)
Practical Lab: Extracting hashes & gaining domain admin access in an AD environment
- Maintaining access with backdoors & persistence techniques
- Exfiltrating sensitive data (
Rclone,Nishang) - Tunneling & Pivoting through compromised networks
- Evading detection & covering tracks
Practical Lab: Gaining full control over an enterprise network & exfiltrating data
- Bypassing EDR & Antivirus Solutions (
Cobalt Strike,Sliver) - Custom Payload Development (Obfuscating Malware & Shellcodes)
- Active Directory Trust Exploitation
- Windows Defender & Firewall Bypass Techniques
Practical Lab: Simulating a real-world APT attack & evading defenses
- Implementing Network Segmentation & Least Privilege Access
- Configuring SIEM & Network Monitoring (Splunk, ELK)
- Detecting & Preventing MITM, SMB, RDP Attacks
- Implementing IDS/IPS & Honeypots (Suricata, Snort, Canary Tokens)
Practical Lab: Hardening a network against pentesting techniques
- OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)
- PNPT (Practical Network Penetration Tester)
- CPPT (eLearnSecurity Certified Professional Penetration Tester)
- CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
- CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Network Penetration Testing
Network Penetration Testing (Pentesting) is an authorized simulated attack on a network to identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and weaknesses that could be exploited by attackers.
Identifies security weaknesses before attackers do
Helps organizations comply with security regulations (ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, NIST)
Prevents data breaches, ransomware attacks, and unauthorized access
Strengthens incident response and defensive strategies
1. Reconnaissance – Collecting information (OSINT, WHOIS, DNS, etc.)
2. Scanning & Enumeration – Identifying open ports & services (nmap, enum4linux)
3. Exploitation – Gaining access using exploits (Metasploit, EternalBlue)
4. Privilege Escalation – Gaining higher privileges (Mimikatz, sudo exploits)
5. Post-Exploitation – Maintaining access, pivoting, and exfiltrating data
6. Reporting & Remediation – Documenting findings & security fixes
Reconnaissance & Scanning: nmap, Masscan, Shodan, theHarvester
Exploitation: Metasploit, Exploit-DB, EternalBlue, Impacket
Privilege Escalation: Mimikatz, WinPEAS, LinPEAS, PowerUp
Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) Attacks: Bettercap, Ettercap, Wireshark
Wireless Pentesting: aircrack-ng, Wifite, Evil Twin, Fluxion
Active Directory Exploitation: BloodHound, Kerberoasting, SharpHound
Post-Exploitation & Pivoting: Cobalt Strike, Empire, Sliver, Rubeus
Weak Credentials & Default Passwords
Unpatched Software & Services (SMB, RDP, FTP, SNMP, LDAP)
Misconfigured Firewalls & Open Ports
Lack of Encryption (Plaintext Credentials, HTTP Traffic)
Insecure Network Protocols (Telnet, SMBv1, FTP, SNMP)
Exposed Active Directory Information
Enumerate AD Users & Groups (BloodHound, enum4linux, ldapsearch)
Kerberoasting & AS-REP Roasting (GetUserSPNs, Rubeus)
Pass-the-Hash & Pass-the-Ticket Attacks (Mimikatz, Impacket)
Exploiting AD Misconfigurations (GPO Abuse, Unconstrained Delegation)
Example Attack: Gaining Domain Admin by exploiting Weak Kerberos TGS Tickets
MITM attacks intercept and manipulate network traffic, allowing attackers to:
Capture login credentials (session hijacking)
Inject malicious payloads (phishing, redirection attacks)
Downgrade HTTPS connections (SSL stripping)
Example: ARP Spoofing using Bettercap to steal session cookies
Capturing & Cracking WPA2 Handshakes (aircrack-ng, hashcat)
De-authentication Attacks (Forcing users to reconnect)
Evil Twin & Rogue AP Attacks (Fake WiFi Networks)
WPS PIN Bruteforce Attacks (Reaver, PixieWPS)
Example Attack: Using Evil Twin to steal user credentials
OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional) – Hands-on exploitation & pivoting
PNPT (Practical Network Penetration Tester) – Red teaming & Active Directory attacks
eCPPT (eLearnSecurity Certified Professional Penetration Tester) – Advanced network exploitation
CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) – Broad ethical hacking concepts
CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) – Security management & best practices
Regular Patching & Updates to prevent known exploits
Implement Strong Password Policies (Enforce MFA & Password Managers)
Use Network Segmentation to isolate critical systems
Enable Logging & Monitoring (SIEM, IDS/IPS, Honeypots)
Perform Regular Pentesting & Security Audits
Evasion Techniques: Encrypted payloads, obfuscation (Veil, Sliver)
Tunneling & Proxying: SSH Tunnels, Chisel, Socat, ngrok
Fragmentation Attacks: Splitting payloads to bypass detection
Polymorphic Malware & Payloads: Using Metasploit encoders
Example: Using DNS Tunneling to bypass Deep Packet Inspection (DPI)
External Pentesting – Testing from outside the organization (Internet-facing assets, web apps)
Internal Pentesting – Simulating an attacker inside the network (e.g., compromised employee laptop)
Red Teaming – Simulating Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) and full-scale cyber attacks
Example: Internal pentesting often focuses on lateral movement & privilege escalation within corporate networks
Classroom Traning
We offer customized VILT (Virtual Instructor-Led Training) sessions at your convenient hours to provide effortless training.
Online Training Class
One can also opt for the prerecorded video sessions available at any point of time from any particular location.
Corporate Training
Hire a preferred trainer at your work premises at your chosen time slots and train your employees with full efficiency.
