Network Penetration Testing Training in Houston

Network Penetration Testing Training in Houston, USA

Participants will learn methodologies, tools, and techniques to identify, exploit, and secure vulnerabilities in enterprise networks.

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Network Penetration Testing Training is a professional training program delivered by ProgNXT in Houston, USA. ProgNXT, a globally recognized corporate training provider in 55+ countries, offers this Network Penetration Testing Training course with hands-on, instructor-led sessions. This course provides an in-depth, hands-on understanding of network penetration testing (ethical hacking). Participants will learn methodologies,...

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Designed and delivered by the ProgNXT Cyber Security Expert Panel — a vetted team of industry professionals with 17+ years of hands-on experience in ethical hacking, penetration testing, Kali Linux, and network security

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Course Code: SAE83
28 Hrs
Last Updated: April 2026

Course Rating5/5

This course provides an in-depth, hands-on understanding of network penetration testing (ethical hacking). Participants will learn methodologies, tools, and techniques to identify, exploit, and secure vulnerabilities in enterprise networks. Using industry frameworks such as PTES (Penetration Testing Execution Standard) and OWASP Testing Guide, the training covers reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, post-exploitation, and reporting. The program emphasizes real-world attack simulations to prepare participants for red-team/blue-team operations.

Welcome to the official Network Penetration Testing Training certification program in Houston, USA. This comprehensive training is designed to elevate your professional skills and provide you with practical, industry-relevant knowledge locally. As a globally recognized corporate training provider operating in 55+ countries, ProgNXT ensures that our curriculum meets the highest standards of excellence.

Whether you are looking to upskill your team or advance your personal career, our expert-led sessions will guide you through the core concepts of this domain. Upon successful completion of the 28 Hrs program, participants will receive a globally accepted certification, demonstrating their proficiency and readiness to tackle complex challenges in the field.

Basic knowledge of computer networks (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, routing).
Familiarity with operating systems (Linux/Windows).
Understanding of cybersecurity concepts (firewalls, IDS/IPS, encryption).
Prior exposure to security tools (Nmap, Wireshark) is beneficial but not mandatory.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand the full network penetration testing lifecycle.
Perform reconnaissance and vulnerability scanning on target networks.
Exploit common network and system vulnerabilities.
Conduct post-exploitation activities and privilege escalation.
Bypass firewalls, IDS/IPS, and detection mechanisms.
Write professional penetration testing reports with remediation strategies.

Reconnaissance and information gathering.
Vulnerability analysis and exploitation.
Proficiency with penetration testing tools (Nmap, Nessus, Metasploit, Hydra, Netcat, Wireshark, Burp Suite, CrackMapExec).
Exploiting misconfigurations, weak credentials, and unpatched systems.
Privilege escalation, persistence, and lateral movement.
Network segmentation and defense evasion testing.
Professional report writing and mitigation recommendations.

Reconnaissance and enumeration techniques.
Exploitation of vulnerable services.
Privilege escalation and post-exploitation.
IDS/IPS and firewall evasion methods.
Report writing with remediation strategies.

Participants who attend all sessions and successfully complete the course assessments will receive a ProgNXT Certificate of Completion.

Introduction & Reconnaissance

Introduction to Penetration Testing
- Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES)
- Rules of engagement & legal considerations
Reconnaissance & Information Gathering
- Passive reconnaissance (WHOIS, DNS, OSINT, Shodan)
- Active reconnaissance (Nmap, banner grabbing, SNMP enumeration)
Scanning & Enumeration
- Port scanning & service detection
- SMB, FTP, SMTP, SNMP, LDAP enumeration
- Identifying live hosts and services

Vulnerability Assessment & Exploitation

Vulnerability Scanning
- Nessus, OpenVAS, Nikto
- Manual validation of vulnerabilities
Exploitation Techniques
- Exploiting weak services (FTP, SMB, RDP, Telnet)
- Password attacks (Hydra, Medusa, John the Ripper, Hashcat)
- Web-based network exploitatio

Post-Exploitation & Privilege Escalation

Post-Exploitation Basics
- Maintaining access
- Covering tracks
Privilege Escalation Techniques
- Windows privilege escalation (UAC bypass, misconfigurations)
- Linux privilege escalation (SUID, kernel exploits)
Pivoting & Lateral Movement
- Using compromised hosts to access internal networks
- Port forwarding & tunneling techniques

Advanced Techniques & Evasion

Firewall, IDS, and IPS Evasion
- Packet crafting with Scapy
- Proxy chaining & tunneling
- Using encrypted channels (SSH, stunnel, VPNs)
Wireless Network Penetration Testing (Optional)
- Wi-Fi reconnaissance & cracking
- WPA/WPA2 attacks with Aircrack-ng
- Rogue AP and Evil Twin attacks

Reporting, Defense, and Final Project

Reporting & Documentation
- Writing penetration testing reports
- Mapping vulnerabilities to CVSS & MITRE ATT&CK
- Providing remediation recommendations
Defensive Strategies
- Hardening network services
- Monitoring and incident response

Hands-on Exercises

Summary and Conclusion

PTES documentation & OWASP Testing Guide.
Lab environment with vulnerable VMs
Slide deck, checklists, and cheat sheets.

Quizzes
Hands-on labs

ProgNXT Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants who attend all sessions and successfully complete the course assessments.

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