Practical Ethical Hacking - Pentesting
Become a Certified Ethical Hacker –
Pentester in 12 Weeks
Practical Ethical Hacking - Pentesting
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About the Program
Master the mindset of a hacker and build your career in cybersecurity. Our Practical Ethical Hacking Program equips you with the technical skills to perform penetration tests, identify vulnerabilities, and defend IT systems against real-world attacks.
In just 12 weeks, you’ll be ready for the international CompTIA PenTest+ certification and a career as a Junior Penetration Tester.
Upcoming Trainings
Limited Seats Available – Apply Now and Secure Your Spot!
Practical Ethical Hacking
Language: English or Turkish
16 Feb 2026
16 Mar 2026
20 Apr 2026
25 Mai 2026
29 Jun 2026
14 Sep 2026
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Training Details
- Format: Live online training (all sessions recorded)
- Training Language: English or Turkish
- Certification: CompTIA PenTest+ & CS VISOR Academy Certificate
- Program Fees:
- Job Center / AfA Voucher: 100% Free
- Self-Payment: Contact us for scholarship opportunities and flexible payment options, including long-term installment plans.
Duration & Schedule
- Total: 12 Weeks – 290 Hours
- Training Days: Monday – Friday
- 19:00 – 22:00 (Evening Sessions) – Ideal for private or working participants
- Training Hours: Flexible depending on selected track
Learning Objectives
By completing this training, participants will be able to:
- Apply the fundamental principles of ethical hacking.
- Identify vulnerabilities in IT systems and networks systematically.
- Simulate realistic attacks on networks, web, and mobile applications.
- Perform Active Directory penetration tests and social engineering techniques.
- Evaluate risks and develop effective countermeasures.
- Document results and create professional penetration testing reports.
- Prepare for the international CompTIA PenTest+ certification.
Who Can Join?
- IT graduates and young professionals: Looking for a first step into penetration testing and red teaming.
- System administrators and network engineers: Expanding their skills into offensive security and ethical hacking.
- SOC analysts and security engineers: Deepening their knowledge of attacker techniques to strengthen defense strategies.
- Career changers from IT-related fields: Motivated to specialize in ethical hacking and professional penetration testing.
- Professionals with initial IT or cybersecurity experience: Building a strong foundation in penetration testing methods.
- Job seekers and employees at risk of unemployment: Eligible for government funding (Bildungsgutschein) to re-enter the job market with a high-demand qualification.
Career Opprtunities
- Junior Penetration Tester: Direct entry into penetration testing teams in consulting firms, MSSPs, or internal security departments.
- SOC & Security Analyst: Applying attacker knowledge to strengthen detection, monitoring, and response capabilities.
- Red Team Member: Participation in simulated attack scenarios and adversary emulation exercises.
- Advanced Security Tester: Progression towards specialized roles in web, mobile, and Active Directory penetration testing.
- International Credential: CompTIA PenTest+ certification to boost employability and credibility in the global job market.
- Career Bridge: Opens pathways to mid-level roles such as Penetration Tester, Red Team Operator, or Security Consultant.
Meet Our Trainer Team
Our Practical Ethical Hacking program is led by senior professionals with extensive experience in penetration testing, red teaming, and cybersecurity consulting. The team brings together technical expertise and practical teaching to prepare participants for real-world security challenges.
Lead Instructor
Head Trainer – Ethical Hacking & Offensive Security Specialist
With more than 7 years of hands-on experience in offensive security, product development, and cyber defense, our lead instructor has worked in roles ranging from penetration tester and security consultant to product strategist in advanced cybersecurity solutions.
His expertise covers web, mobile, and network penetration testing, Active Directory exploitation, threat intelligence, AI-driven security, and digital forensics.
He has also trained and mentored aspiring security professionals, making complex concepts accessible through real-life case studies.
“My goal is to equip the next generation of ethical hackers with the skills, confidence, and mindset to defend against evolving cyber threats.”
WHY CS VISOR?
UNIQUE ADVANTAGES
Real-World Experience
Train inside a real Security Operations Center (SOC), not just with simulations. Get hands-on experience with enterprise-grade tools.
Expert-Led & Flexible Learning
Learn from industry expert instructors through 100% online and live lessons. Our innovative teaching model offers flexible part-time training options and both day and evening sessions to fit your schedule.
Accessible & Affordable
Your training can be 100% financed by Arbeitsamt and Jobcenter. We also offer flexible payment plans with scholarships for self-paying participants, and you can try us for two weeks free before you commit!
Career-Focused Support
Join a global network of 975+ hired graduates. Benefit from lifetime mentoring & career coaching, including native German interview training.
Focused & Comprehensive
We offer a 100% cybersecurity-focused curriculum designed to give you a clear path to success.
Curriculum Overview
Module-1: Introduction – Cybersecurity Fundamentals
- Core principles of IT and network security (CIA triad, defense-in-depth, threat modeling).
- Understanding attack surfaces, vulnerabilities, and exploits.
- Password cracking techniques: brute-force, dictionary, and rainbow tables.
- Introduction to ethical hacking methodology and legal/compliance aspects.
Module-2: Network Penetration Testing
- Reconnaissance and scanning with tools such as Nmap and Wireshark.
- Exploiting local and wireless networks, including Wi-Fi security testing (WEP/WPA/WPA2/WPA3).
- Privilege escalation in Windows and Linux environments.
- Exploitation of common misconfigurations and weak protocols.
- Post-exploitation techniques and lateral movement within networks.
Module-3: Web Application Penetration Testing
Understanding the OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities (SQLi, XSS, CSRF, IDOR, RCE).
Authentication and session management attacks.
Exploiting misconfigured APIs and insecure cookies.
- <p”>Hands-on with industry-standard tools: Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, sqlmap.
Secure coding and defense-in-depth strategies for developers
Module-4: Mobile Application Penetration Testing
Security model of Android and iOS applications.
Reverse engineering of APKs and IPA files.
Testing for insecure data storage, weak authentication, and API vulnerabilities.
Using tools like MobSF, Drozer, and Frida for mobile assessments.
Practical lab sessions on mobile app exploitation.
Module-5: Active Directory Penetration Testing
Enumeration of Active Directory environments and domain trusts.
Exploiting Kerberos attacks (Kerberoasting, Pass-the-Ticket, Silver/Golden Ticket).
Privilege escalation in Windows domain environments.
Password spraying, NTLM relay, and LDAP exploitation.
Social engineering strategies integrated into red team simulations.
Module-6: Pentest Reporting - CTF
Best practices in penetration test documentation and reporting.
Writing executive summaries for management and technical details for IT teams.
Delivering remediation strategies and presenting findings to stakeholders.
Final Capture-the-Flag (CTF) challenge – simulating a full penetration test from reconnaissance to exploitation and reporting.
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- Personalized guidance for your learning goals
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- Certified trainers with real-world experience
- Free career consultation – no obligation
- Flexible programs for all experience levels
- Transparent communication
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