CREST Registered Penetration Tester (CRT)

On this accelerated 4-day CREST Registered Penetration Tester (CRT) course, you'll advance your skills to penetrate computer systems or networks effectively and professionally—using realistic threat techniques—to evaluate their security and detect potential vulnerabilities, and protect your business from attacks.

In just 4 days, you'll learn to analyse tools and frameworks that are most readily available to hackers seeking to attack an organisation, as well as build knowledge on:

• Evaluate host-based security products and how those products reduce vulnerability to exploitation
• Carry out attack and defense operations for the purpose of exercises and vulnerability assessment and detection
• Demonstrate effective use of current tools and techniques used by industry-qualified cyber security penetration testers

Through Firebrand's Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you'll get access to courseware, learn from certified instructors, and train in a distraction-free environment.

This course is training only, the CRT Exam is not taken within the course delivery”. CREST (CRT) examinations delivered in the UK are held throughout the year and in various locations. Please check the Exam Track for further information.

Audience

This course is ideal if you are an intermediate-level cyber security professional interested in safely consolidating and practicing your skills using ethical hacking tools, and advance the necessary techniques to fulfil security testing responsibilities. These roles include:

• Information Security Specialists
• Cyber Security Specialists
• (Cyber) Security Consultants
• Vulnerability Assessors
• Penetration Testers
• Ethical Hackers
• Red Team/Penetration Testing team members

Module 1 – Core Technical Skills

Module 2 – Background Information Gathering & Open Source

Module 3 – Networking Equipment

Module 4 – Microsoft Windows Security Assessment

Module 5 – Unix Security Assessment

Module 6 – Web Technologies

Module 7 – Web Testing Techniques

Module 8 – Databases

At the end of this accelerated course, you'll prepare for the following exam:

CREST Registered Penetration Tester (CRT) exam

• Duration: 2.5 hours
• Passing score: 90/150 (60%)
• Format: Multiple choice practical assessment

Please note:

• This course is delivered by our delivery partner, NAW Solutions Ltd

• An exam voucher is included as part of the course package

• The exam is not taken onsite during the delivery. CREST (CRT) examinations delivered in the UK are held throughout the year and various locations. For details of upcoming examination dates in the UK, please click here

• To gain CREST Registered Tester status, you must pass both the CREST Practitioner Security Analyst | CPSA certification and CREST Registered Tester (CRT) exams

• Without a valid CPSA you cannot sit the CRT examination, but you can still attend the training

Before attending this course, you should have achieved the CREST Practitioner Security Analyst | CPSA certification. You should also have experience in:

• Conducting vulnerability assessments of Windows and Linux operating systems
• Using the command line with Linux and Windows
• Networking and the TCP protocol
• Working in a Red Team/Penetration Testing team

It would also be ideal if you had Ethical Hacking Associate training.

Please note:

• To gain CREST Registered Tester status, you must pass both the CREST Practitioner Security Analyst | CPSA certification and CREST Registered Tester (CRT) exams
• Without a valid CPSA you cannot sit the CRT examination, but you can still attend the training

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.