null Chandigarh [Status - InActive] Meet 13 April 2019 The Pentester Blueprint: A Guide to Becoming a Pentester RSVP

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Proposed sessions for this event:

• The Pentester Blueprint: A Guide to Becoming a Pentester by Phillip Wylie

Note: The session details including schedule are available below.

Abstract:

Pentesting or ethical hacking as it is more commonly known has become a much sought-after job by people in IT, InfoSec, or those just trying to get into the industry. In this talk, Phillip Wylie shares the blueprint for becoming a pentester. Talk combines Phillip’s experience as a pentester and ethical hacking instructor to give attendees a guide to how to pursue a career as a pentester. Phillip shares what has worked for his students and people that he has mentored over his years as a pentester. This webinar covers the knowledge and skills needed to become a pentester as well as the steps to achieve them.

Outline:

1. Defining pentesting –

   Discuss what a pentester is and a pentest their role in security. Discuss the different types of pentests including network, wireless, application, IoT and other hardware types as well as pentest specializations.

   Why become a pentester? -
   
   Discuss the benefits and outlook of pentesting career opportunities. Discuss other jobs where pentesting and hacking skills are useful.

2. The Blueprint to Becoming a Pentester:

• Foundation -
  Discuss the foundational perquisite knowledge needed to become a pentester. Discuss the IT basic skills such as operating systems, networking and security needed to be a pentester.

• Hacking skills –
  Discuss developing hacking skills and the hacker mindset.

• Education options –
  Discuss learning options such as college classes, security training providers and self-study.

• Education resources –
  Discuss education resources including; books, videos, conferences and community.

• Certifications and degrees –
  Discuss credentials useful for gaining employment as a pentester including; degrees and certificates.

• Getting Experience – Discuss methods for developing hacking/pentesting skills such as labs (third party and home), CTFs, bug bounties,pro bono/volunteer work.

• Developing a plan –
  Discuss how to assess current skillset and knowledge to find a starting place and the perform a gap analysis to develop a learning plan. Discuss goal setting and educational milestones to track progress.

• Getting employed as a pentester–
  Discuss how to find a job as a pentester through networking, social media and community evolvement.