Professional training – IT Security

Penetration Testing Fundamentals

Penetration Testing Fundamentals in 6 focused hours: Vorgehensmodell & Rules of Engagement, Reconnaissance mit Nmap and Schwachstellenscanner & Exploitation – practical, with exercises and templates for your daily work.

Duration
6 hours, one session
Level
Intermediate
Format
Online or on-site
Language
German or English
Certificate
Certificate of attendance

Overview

“Penetration Testing Fundamentals” is a compact live course in the field of IT Security. It centres on Vorgehensmodell & Rules of Engagement, Reconnaissance mit Nmap and Schwachstellenscanner & Exploitation – explained with realistic examples and deepened in exercises you can transfer straight to your daily work.

IT security is not purely a technical matter: attacks hit people, processes and systems alike. Our courses cover the organisational side (management systems, standards, contingency planning) as well as the technical side (attack methods, hardening, detection, response). They are aimed at security officers, administrators, developers and business units. Every course combines short expert input with exercises based on realistic scenarios, lab environments and checklists you can apply in your organisation right away. Training is delivered online or on site at a fixed price per participant.

The course is delivered live – either online in a virtual classroom or on-site in our training rooms in Munich, Salzburg, Berlin, Augsburg, Hanover, Bremen, Stuttgart and Kaiserslautern. We can also run it exclusively for your team.

Focus areas of the course

Vorgehensmodell & Rules of EngagementReconnaissance mit NmapSchwachstellenscanner & ExploitationMetasploit FrameworkPost-Exploitation & PersistenzReporting & Risikobewertung

Who is this course for?

  • Information security officers and security managers
  • Administrators and IT operations teams
  • Developers and software architects
  • Managers and business units with security responsibilities

What you will be able to do

  • You know the key topics of Penetration Testing Fundamentals – Vorgehensmodell & Rules of Engagement, Reconnaissance mit Nmap, Schwachstellenscanner & Exploitation, Metasploit Framework, Post-Exploitation & Persistenz and Reporting & Risikobewertung – and can apply them in practice.
  • You understand the core concepts of Penetration Testing Fundamentals and can place them in context.
  • You apply methods and tools from Penetration Testing Fundamentals to concrete scenarios.
  • You assess risks and choose suitable protective measures with clear reasoning.
  • You create a realistic implementation plan for your organisation.

Course outline

Module 1 Threat landscape and fundamentals of Penetration Testing Fundamentals
  • Classify relevant attack scenarios and protection goals
  • Key terms, standards and frameworks for Penetration Testing Fundamentals
  • Assess risks in your own business context
  • Clarify roles and responsibilities
Module 2 Focus areas: Penetration Testing Fundamentals
  • Vorgehensmodell & Rules of Engagement
  • Reconnaissance mit Nmap
  • Schwachstellenscanner & Exploitation
  • Metasploit Framework
  • Post-Exploitation & Persistenz
  • Reporting & Risikobewertung
Module 3 Methods and approach for Penetration Testing Fundamentals
  • Proven process models step by step
  • Recognise typical mistakes and weaknesses
  • Select technical and organisational measures
  • Tools and checklists at a glance
Module 4 Hands-on exercises and case studies
  • Work through realistic scenarios in a lab environment
  • Prioritise and justify measures
  • Document and report results
  • Exchange experience on your own questions
Module 5 Transfer to everyday work
  • Draft an implementation plan for your organisation
  • Prepare metrics and evidence for audits
  • Communicate with management and business units
  • Further sources and next steps
Module 6 Transfer to your daily work
  • Exercise based on a realistic case
  • Typical mistakes and how to avoid them
  • Checklist and templates to take away
  • Open questions, outlook and resources for further learning

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of IT and networks is helpful; no specific prior knowledge of Penetration Testing Fundamentals is required unless stated otherwise for the course. Basic knowledge of the topic is helpful.

Technical requirements

Your own laptop with a current browser; lab environment and exercise material are provided by us.

Dates & locations

For every location we suggest a date roughly four weeks ahead. Your preferred date is always possible.

  • Munich Fri, 11 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Salzburg Tue, 15 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Berlin Wed, 16 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Augsburg Thu, 10 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Hanover Mon, 14 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Bremen Thu, 10 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Stuttgart Mon, 14 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Kaiserslautern Fri, 11 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Online Tue, 15 December 2026 6 hrs Request

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Penetration Testing Fundamentals course for?

The course is for specialists and managers who are responsible for or contribute to information security in their organisation. We adapt examples and depth to your industry and prior knowledge, so beginners and experienced practitioners alike take away concrete results.

How hands-on is Penetration Testing Fundamentals?

Around half of the time is spent on exercises: you work on case studies, checklists and, where useful, in a lab environment we provide. We are happy to discuss your own questions and anonymised situations from your daily work. Legal advice is not part of the course.

How much does “Penetration Testing Fundamentals” cost?

The course costs a flat €949 plus VAT per participant – whether online or on-site. This includes 6 hours of live training with a trainer, course materials, a lab environment and a certificate of attendance.

Can I suggest my own date?

Yes. For every location we suggest a date roughly four weeks ahead. In the request form you can always describe your preferred date or period in free text – we check availability and get back to you within one working day.

Is the course online or on-site?

Both are possible: live online in a virtual classroom or on-site in Munich, Salzburg, Berlin, Augsburg, Hanover, Bremen, Stuttgart and Kaiserslautern. We can also run the course exclusively for your team.

Can the course be tailored to our team?

Yes. Tailor-made courses cost approx. €4,500 more, depending on the topic and by arrangement. We agree content, examples and exercises with you in advance.

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