Looks like Thomas over at de-ice.net (creator of the De-ICE Pentest LiveCD’s) has started online training for beginning pen testers. Looks pretty affordable at only $395. He also has a special for $100 for the first 100 that sign up. Here are some details on the training from Thomas’ web site:
“PenTesting Fundamentals”
The following topics are covered in the course:
* The need for penetration testing in a corporate environment
* Penetration Testing Methodologies
* Project Management requirements and methods used during the engagement
* How and what to document during the engagement
* Tools and methods used to conduct an extensive Pentest project
* Hands-On experience conducting your own penetration test
“By the end of the week-long course, the student will be able to conduct and document a penetration test independently, using the ISSAF methodology as taught in the class. Successful completion of the course includes the student providing a finished document to the instructor of their independent penetration testing project as detailed by the ISSAF standards. The penetration test required for course completion will be against one of the course-provided LiveCDs. This LiveCD has not been released to the general public, and will only be available through the course offering.”
Good to see that he is following the very detailed methodology of the ISSAF (check the whole 800 page document out here, good stuff). I recommend everyone check out his site as well as the De-ICE LiveCD’s. I am working with Thomas on a Wiki format for the documentation that I started which should be up in the near future.
You can check out the details for the online training here.