CREST Practitioner Security Analyst (CPSA)

On this accelerated 4-day CREST Practitioner Security Analyst course, you'll gain the core knowledge and skills needed to assess operating systems and common network services - 20% faster than traditional training.

The CPSA is the first certification in CREST's Penetration Testing career pathway, and through it, you'll be immersed in the fundamentals of penetration testing.

Your expert instructor will teach you to locate security vulnerabilities by performing basic infrastructure and web application testing and interpreting the results.

On this CREST CPSA course you'll cover a range of exciting topics including:

• Core Technical Skills - OS fingerprinting, cryptography and network mapping
• Information Gathering & Open Source - Google Hacking and DNS checks
• Networking Equipment - configuration analysis and networking protocols
• Windows and Unix Security Assessments - common vulnerabilities and patch management
• Web Testing Techniques - fuzzing, CRLF and Session ID attacks

This accelerated CPSA training prepares you for the CREST Practitioner Security Analyst exam. Don't pass the first time? Don't worry - you'll be covered by our Certification Guarantee.

This course is ideal for you if you're a systems administrator, incident handler or IT manager wishing to expand your knowledge on Pen testing and Digital Forensics.

Firebrand's corporate training processes, policies and procedures have been successfully assessed against the CREST criteria for the Approved Training Provider discipline. Firebrand are currently working to get course content recognised.

Module 1 – Soft Skills and Assessment Management

Module 2 - Core Technical Skills

Module 3 - Background Information Gathering and Open Source Intelligence

Module 4 – Networking

Module 5 – Microsoft Windows Security Assessments

Module 6 – Unix Security Assessments

Module 7 – Web Technologies

Module 8 – Web Testing Methodologies

Module 9 – Web Testing techniques

As part of your accelerated course, you'll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

CREST Practitioner Security Analyst CPSA

• Format: Multiple choice; closed book
• Duration: 2 hours
• Passing score: 60%
• Number of questions: 120

The CREST Practitioner Security Analyst certification is valid for 3 years.

To achieve CREST Registered Status, you must pass both the Crest Practitioner Security Analyst (CPSA) and CREST Registered Tester (CRT) exams.

To attend this course, you should have a good understanding of the technical aspects of IT with at least one year's experience in network or server administration.

Six reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

1. Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
2. You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
3. Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
4. Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
5. You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
6. You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

*For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses.