Skills Tests - Role-Specific
Penetration Testing test
The Penetration Testing test evaluates a candidate's ability to identify, exploit, and report vulnerabilities in systems, networks, and applications to improve cybersecurity.
Type: Role-Specific
Difficulty: Standard
Duration: 10 mins
Language: English
About the Penetration Testing test
The Penetration Testing test evaluates a candidate's ability to conduct comprehensive and effective security assessments of systems and networks. It covers a broad range of ethical hacking topics, including information gathering, vulnerability scanning, network mapping, and exploiting common vulnerabilities. Candidates will be tested on their knowledge of key penetration testing tools such as Nmap, Metasploit, and Burp Suite, and their ability to use them to identify security weaknesses.
The test will assess the candidate's understanding of how to plan and execute penetration tests, including defining the scope, creating a strategy, and setting objectives. Ethical hacking principles are emphasized, ensuring candidates understand the legal and regulatory aspects of penetration testing.
A major focus is on identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications, networks, and systems, such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and buffer overflows. The test also evaluates skills in privilege escalation, password cracking, and evading detection techniques.
Candidates will be required to create detailed reports outlining vulnerabilities, exploitation methods, and remediation recommendations. Additionally, the test examines post-exploitation activities, such as maintaining access, gathering sensitive information, and covering tracks. Candidates must demonstrate expertise in both manual and automated testing methods while minimizing the impact on live systems.
Multiple-choice test
Key skills measured
Vulnerability scanning and exploitation
Information gathering techniques
Use of penetration testing tools (e.g., Nmap, Metasploit)
Planning and execution of tests
Ethical hacking and legal principles
Identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities (SQLi, XSS, buffer overflow)
Privilege escalation and password cracking
Reporting findings and remediation strategies
Post-exploitation techniques
Manual and automated testing methods
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