CREST CPSA/CRT Exam Preparation

CREST Accredited
training programme.

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Why choose the ICSI CREST CPSA/CRT exam preparation programme?

This CREST accredited training course will prepare students for the CREST CPSA theoretical and CRT practical exam. The CREST Registered Penetration Tester examination is recognised by the NCSC as providing the minimum standard for CHECK Team Member status and is designed to assess a candidate’s ability to carry out basic vulnerability assessment and penetration testing tasks.

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Curriculum
What's included
Duration and Delivery
Price & Plans
FAQ

Curriculum

Candidates will take the following courses to prepare for the CREST exams.

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CREST Accredited Training01. CREST CPSA Exam Preparation

The CPSA course leads to the CREST Practitioner Security Analyst (CPSA) examination, which is an entry level qualification that tests a candidate’s knowledge in assessing operating systems and common network services at a basic level below that; of the main CRT and CCT qualifications.

What you'll learn

Course: CREST CPSA Exam Preparation

Module 1: Soft Skills and Assessment Management

Lessons:

Engagement Lifecycle
Law and Compliance
Scoping
Understanding, Explaining and Managing Risk
Record Keeping, Interim Reporting and Final Results

Review Questions

Module 2: Core Technical Skills

Lessons:

IP Protocols
Network Architectures
Network mapping and Target Identification
Filtering Avoidance Techniques
OS Fingerprinting
Application Fingerprinting and Evaluating Unknown Services
Cryptography
Applications of Cryptography
File System Permissions
Audit Techniques

Review Questions

Module 3: Background Information Gathering and Open Source

Lessons:

Registration Records
Domain Name Server (DNS)
Google Hacking and Web Enumeration
Information Leakage from Mail Headers

Review Questions

Module 4: Networking Equipment

Lessons:

Management Protocols
Network Traffic Analysis
Networking Protocols
IPsec
VoIP
Wireless
Configuration Analysis

Review Questions

Module 5: Microsoft Windows Security Assessment

Lessons:

Domain Reconnaissance
User Enumeration
Active Directory
Windows Passwords
Windows Vulnerabilities
Windows Patch Management Strategies
Desktop Lockdown
Exchange
Common Windows Applications

Review Questions

Module 6: UNIX Security Assessment

Lessons:

User Enumeration
UNIX/Linux Vulnerabilities
FTP
Sendmail/SMTP
Network File System (NFS)
R-Services
X11
RPC Services
SSH

Review Questions

Module 7: Web Technologies

Lessons:

Web Server Operation & Web Servers and Their Flaws
Web Enterprise Architectures
Web Protocols
Web Markup Languages
Web Programming Languages
Web Application Servers
Web APIs
Web Sub-Components

Review Questions

Module 8: Web-Testing Methodologies

Lessons:

Web Application Reconnaissance
Threat Modelling and Attack Vectors
Information gathering from Web Mark-up
Authentication Mechanisms
Authorisation Mechanisms
Input Validation
Information Disclosure in Error Messages
Use of Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
Use of Injection Attacks
Session Handling
Encryption
Source Code Review

Review Questions

Module 9: Web Testing Techniques

Lessons:

Web Site Structure Discovery
Cross Site Scripting Attacks
SQL Injection
Parameter Manipulation

Review Questions

Module 10: Databases

Lessons:

Databases
Microsoft SQL Server
Oracle RDBMS
MySQL

Review Questions

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CREST Accredited Training02. CREST CRT Exam Preparation

The CREST Registered Penetration Tester examination is recognized by the NCSC as providing the minimum standard for CHECK Team Member status and is designed to assess a candidate’s ability to carry out basic vulnerability assessment and penetration testing tasks.

What you'll learn

Course: CREST CRT Exam Preparation

Module 1: Core Technical Skills

Labs:

Network Mapping and Target Identification
Interpreting Tool Output
OS Fingerprinting
Application Fingerprinting and Evaluating Unknown Services
File System Permissions

Module 2: Background Information gathering and Open Source

Labs:

Domain Name Server (DNS)

Module 3: Networking Equipment

Labs:

Management Protocols

Module 4: Microsoft Windows Security Assessment

Labs:

Domain Reconnaissance and Active Directory
User Enumeration
Windows Vulnerabilities and Common Windows Applications

Module 5: UNIX Security Assessment

Labs:

User Enumeration
UNIX Vulnerabilities
FTP
Sendmail/SMTP
Network File System (NFS)
R-Services
X11
RPC Services
SSH

Module 6: Web Technologies

Labs:

Web Server Operation
Web Servers and Their Flaws
Web Protocols
Web Application Servers

Module 7: Web Testing Techniques

Labs:

Web Site Structure Discovery
Cross Site Scripting Attacks
SQL Injection
Parameter Manipulation

Module 8: Databases

Labs:

Microsoft SQL Server
Oracle RDBMS
MySQL

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What's included

Hands-On Labs

24-hr remote access to a virtual lab, train and practice your skills in your own time

100% online course

On-demand study material with 24/7 labs and One-To-One Online Tutor support

Support

Instructor Email and One-To-One Online Support

Multiple payment options

Different options to accommodate your budget

Exam Preparation

Practice Quizzes and MOCK Exam along with CREST exam vouchers

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Duration and Delivery

Fast and flexible programme
that gives you a powerful head start

Delivery Method

On-demand study material with 24/7 labs and One-To-One Online Tutor support

Duration

12 months access

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Price & Plans

Monthly

100% online course
Instructor Email and One-To-One Online Support
On-demand study material
1 Year Access
24/7 remote access to Labs
Practice Quizzes and MOCK Exam
Certificate of Completion
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£125

(Pay in 12 monthly instalments)

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Annual

100% online course
Instructor Email and One-To-One Online Support
On-demand study material
1 Year Access
24/7 remote access to Labs
Practice Quizzes and MOCK Exam
Certificate of Completion
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£1250

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Annual Premium

100% online course
Instructor Email and One-To-One Online Support
On-demand study material
1 Year Access
24/7 remote access to Labs
Practice Quizzes and MOCK Exam
Certificate of Completion
CREST Exam Vouchers (CPSA & CRT)

£2000

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FAQ

Read our answers to the most common questions from interested students like yourself.

01.

What are the entry requirements?

Candidates over the age of 18 are eligible to enrol in the programme, having minimum 1-2 years working experience in a related field and can demonstrate good knowledge of the English language.

02.

What are the certification requirements?

The CREST CRT certification is granted to all who have obtained the following two certifications.

CREST Practitioner Security Analyst (CPSA)
CREST Registered Penetration Tester (CRT)

03.

Is this an online programme?

Yes. This programme is 100% online. Students can do it from the comfort of their own home or wherever they have a computer and internet.

04.

What is the examination format?

CREST Practitioner Security Analyst

The examination is a multiple choice written assessment and is a pre-requisite for sitting the CREST Registered Penetration Tester examination. The examination is delivered at Pearson Vue test centres.

CREST Registered Penetration Tester

The CREST Registered penetration tester exam is a practical assessment where the candidate will be expected to find known vulnerabilities across common network, application and database technologies and a multiple choice section aimed at assessing the candidates technical knowledge and is delivered at a CREST examination centre.

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