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Penetration Testing

Learn the structured, ethical methodology of offensive security testing. Master network enumeration, web vulnerability exploitation, privilege escalation, and remediation reporting.

⚡ Advanced📚 12 Comprehensive Modules💻 12 Practical Labs (Modules 01–06)💡 6 Illustrative Case Modules (Modules 07–12)₦150,000 Tuition⚡Installments from ₦55,000/mo🎓 Verifiable ISO/NDPA Certificate
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🛠️ Industry Tools Mastered

Nmap · Burp Suite · Metasploit · Kali Linux

🎯 Target Career Roles

Direct qualification for Enterprise SOC, Threat Hunting, GRC Auditing, PenTesting & Blue/Red Teams.

📜 Included with Enrollment

12 Comprehensive Modules (6 Hands-on Lab Modules + 6 Deep Illustrative Case Modules), Verified Standard Guides, Capstone Review & Verifiable Certificate.

COURSE SYLLABUS & CLASSROOM STRUCTURE

Comprehensive 12-Module Curriculum

Inspect the complete course structure across all 12 modules. Modules 01 through 06 combine core lectures with 12 hands-on cloud labs; Modules 07 through 12 deliver advanced illustrative study, real-world case scenarios, architectural frameworks, and expert insights with zero lab dependencies.

MODULE 01 OF 12 · 1 Week (8 Hours)

Scoping, Rules of Engagement & Threat Modeling

Understand the legal frameworks governing ethical hacking, Rules of Engagement (RoE) contracts, scoping limits, and passive reconnaissance using OSINT tools.

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Scoping, Rules of Engagement & Threat Modeling
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Masterclass Video Recording

Ethical Hacking Scoping, Legal RoE & Passive Reconnaissance

Studio video recording for this module is currently in production. Interactive labs, curriculum lecture notes, and quizzes below are fully active.

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TrustStack Executive Masterclass

Ethical Hacking Scoping, Legal RoE & Passive Reconnaissance

⏱️ Duration: 60:00 Masterclass
📋 Lesson Chapters & Discussion Topics:
  • 00:00Executive Overview, Governance & Threat Landscape
  • 12:00Architectural Framework & Technical Deep Dive
  • 24:00Detection Mechanics, Protocols & Log Analysis
  • 36:00Enterprise Defenses, Hardening & Mitigations
  • 48:00Hands-On Lab: Command Execution & Triage
MODULE 06 CAPSTONE PROJECT

Real-World Industry Portfolio Project

Every student completes an exhaustive, multi-stage capstone scenario mirroring enterprise incidents in African and global banking, telecom, and critical infrastructure environments.

  • ✓ Professional incident report or audit dossier ready for employers
  • ✓ Live defense presentation and technical oral review
  • ✓ Verifiable cryptographic credential registered on TrustStack Registry
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