The GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN) is one of the most recognized penetration testing certifications. Not quite as daunting as the OSCP, but a challenging certification nonetheless.
The GPEN exam covers a comprehensive list of topics, including:
Advanced Password Attacks
- Advanced Password Attacks
- Attacking Password Hashes
- Exploitation Fundamentals
- Initial Target Scanning
- Metasploit
- Moving Files with Exploits
- Password Attacks
- Pen-testing Foundations
- Pen-testing Process
- Penetration Testing using Power Shell
- Penetration Testing using the Windows Command Line
- Reconnaissance
- Scanning for Targets
- Vulnerability Scanning
- Web Application Attacks
- Web Application Reconnaissance
Here’s what you need to know about the exam process:
- Number of questions – 115
- Time limit – 180 minutes (3 hours)
- Passing score – 74% or higher
- Prerequisites – none
- Cost – $1699 (discounted if you take the accompanying SANS course)
- Certification must be renewed every four (4) years
If you want to prepare for the GPEN exam, check out the following resources:
Click here to visit the GIAC GPEN website.