Pentesting Fundamentals

This course aims to provide a general introduction to Pentesting for non-technical users. It focuses on explaining key concepts, the importance of computer security , the phases of Pentesting , and how non-technical users can contribute to maintaining a secure digital environment.

This course offers a solid foundation in Pentesting and cybersecurity for non-technical users , strengthening their role in protecting digital environments. Pentesting Fundamentals for Non-Technical Users Course.

Unit 1: Introduction to Pentesting

• Objective: Understand what Pentesting is and its relevance in cybersecurity.
• Topics:
  • Definition of Pentesting.
  • Difference between Pentesting and ethical hacking.
  • Importance of Pentesting in companies.
  • Famous cases of cyberattacks and how they could have been prevented.
• Hands-on Activity: Identify common vulnerabilities in simulated examples.

Unit 2: Basic Cybersecurity Concepts

• Objective: To become familiar with the fundamental concepts related to digital security.
• Topics:
  • What are vulnerabilities, threats and risks.
  • Most common types of cyberattacks (phishing, ransomware, etc.).
  • Cybersecurity best practices for non-technical users.
• Practical activity: Detect suspicious elements in a fictitious email.

Unit 3: The Phases of Pentesting

• Objective: To know the basic stages of a Pentesting process.
• Topics:
  • Recognition: what it is and how it is done.
  • Scanning: identifying potential weak points.
  • Exploitation: Simple examples of how attackers can exploit vulnerabilities.
  • Reporting: The importance of documenting findings.
• Practical activity: Create a fictitious mini-report of vulnerabilities observed in a simulation.

Unit 4: Pentesting Tools

• Objective: Introduce common tools used in Pentesting (without having to operate with them).
• Topics:
  • What are Pentesting tools? (Example: Nmap, Metasploit, etc.)
  • How they work in a basic way.
  • Role of non-technical users in interpreting results.
• Practical activity: Analyze fictitious results generated by tools and discuss them.

Unit 5: How to Identify Risks in Your Organization

• Objective: To train users to identify potential risk areas in their work environments.
• Topics:
  • Warning signs of an unsafe environment.
  • Basic security assessment of devices and networks.
  • User role in attack prevention.
• Practical activity: Checklist for self-assessment of workplace safety.

Unit 6: Role of Non-Technical Users in Pentesting

• Objective: To highlight the importance of non-technical user collaboration in security processes.
• Topics:
  • How to report incidents effectively.
  • Contribute to security through safe digital habits.
  • Importance of continuing education in cybersecurity.
• Practical activity: Incident report simulation with practical examples.

Unit 7: Implementing a Safety Culture

• Objective: To promote the construction of a safety mentality in the work and personal environment.
• Topics:
  • Raising awareness of cybersecurity as a shared responsibility.
  • How to organize workshops or awareness campaigns in the company.
  • The importance of updating knowledge.
• Practical activity: Create a basic plan for a cybersecurity awareness campaign.

Course Evaluation

• Final exam: Multiple choice questions on main concepts.
• Hands-on project: Create a fictitious cybersecurity report based on a provided simulation.

To get the most out of this introductory course on Pentesting and Cybersecurity for non-technical users, students should preferably have the following prerequisites:

Basic computer knowledge:

• Familiarity with using operating systems (Windows, macOS, or Linux).
• Basic understanding of computer terms such as networking, software and hardware.

Basic experience in the digital environment:

• Ability to use web browsers and email programs.
• Basic knowledge of file and folder management.

Cybersecurity Awareness:

• Previous experience dealing with situations such as suspicious emails or password-related issues can be helpful.
• Interest in understanding how to protect personal and corporate data.

Ability to work in a team and communicate:

• Given the focus on collaboration between non-technical profiles, it is helpful for students to have interpersonal and communication skills.

Interest in cybersecurity and Pentesting:

• Curiosity or motivation to learn concepts related to data protection and computer security.

Openness to practical learning:

• Willingness to perform practical activities, such as identifying vulnerabilities in simulated examples or analyzing fictitious results generated by tools.

Although the course is designed for non-technical users , these basic requirements will help participants better integrate the concepts and practical activities presented.

If you are interested in taking this course in person or online, please contact us:

• Mail: info@nanforiberica.com
• Phone: +34 91 031 66 78
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