Penetration Testing Training in Houston

Penetration Testing Training in Houston, USA

Participants will learn how to identify, exploit, and mitigate security vulnerabilities in networks, applications, and systems.

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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 Penetration Testing Training course with hands-on, instructor-led sessions. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of penetration testing, covering ethical hacking techniques, vulnerability assessments,...

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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: WPH67
14 Hrs
Last Updated: April 2026

Course Rating5/5

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of penetration testing, covering ethical hacking techniques, vulnerability assessments, exploitation, and security best practices. Participants will learn how to identify, exploit, and mitigate security vulnerabilities in networks, applications, and systems through hands-on training with industry-standard tools.

Welcome to the official 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 14 Hrs program, participants will receive a globally accepted certification, demonstrating their proficiency and readiness to tackle complex challenges in the field.

Basic knowledge of networking, operating systems, and cybersecurity
Familiarity with Linux command line and scripting (recommended)
Understanding of common security threats and vulnerabilities

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

Understand the principles and methodologies of penetration testing
Conduct network, web, and system penetration testing
Identify and exploit security vulnerabilities using ethical hacking techniques
Use industry-standard penetration testing tools and frameworks
Generate detailed security reports with remediation strategies

Reconnaissance and vulnerability scanning techniques
Exploiting security vulnerabilities in applications and networks
Using penetration testing tools like Metasploit, Nmap, and Burp Suite
Conducting ethical hacking and security assessments
Generating penetration test reports with remediation strategies

Network and system penetration testing techniques
Web application security and exploitation
Wireless and network attack simulations
Post-exploitation tactics and privilege escalation
Report writing and remediation planning

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

Course Agenda

Introduction to Penetration Testing

What is penetration testing?
Legal and ethical considerations
Penetration testing methodologies (PTES, OSSTMM, OWASP)

Information Gathering and Reconnaissance

Passive and active information gathering
OSINT techniques and tools
Network scanning with Nmap and enumeration methods

Vulnerability Assessment

Identifying security weaknesses in systems and applications
Automated and manual vulnerability scanning
Tools: Nessus, OpenVAS, Nikto

Exploitation and Gaining Access

Exploiting system and application vulnerabilities
Using Metasploit Framework for exploitation
Privilege escalation techniques

Web Application Penetration Testing

OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), and CSRF attacks
Tools: Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP

Wireless and Network Penetration Testing

Assessing Wi-Fi security
MITM attacks and packet sniffing
Tools: Aircrack-ng, Wireshark

Post-Exploitation and Maintaining Access

Covering tracks and persistence techniques
Data exfiltration and lateral movement
Reverse shells and command execution

Reporting and Remediation

Documenting findings and writing penetration test reports
Providing risk-based recommendations
Remediation strategies and security hardening

Ethical hacking and penetration testing guides
Hands-on labs with real-world scenarios
Security tools and scripts for penetration testing
Case studies on cyberattacks and defenses

Hands-on penetration testing project
Participation in security labs and exercises
Final assessment on penetration testing methodologies and tools

Upon completion, participants will be equipped with the skills to conduct professional penetration tests and strengthen security defenses in their organizations.

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

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