Pen Testing 2025 is a dynamic 4-week course designed to equip you with the core skills and knowledge needed to assess and strengthen cybersecurity defences. This course is perfect for IT professionals, security analysts, and anyone looking to expand their penetration testing expertise.
Throughout the course, you’ll dive into key areas such as penetration testing fundamentals, scanning and enumeration techniques, enterprise attack strategies, and effective reporting. You’ll gain hands-on experience with real-world tools and methodologies used to identify vulnerabilities and improve system security.
The Pen Testing 2025 short course is designed to give you a ‘taster’ of what it’s like to study postgraduate cybersecurity online with Charles Sturt University. This course draws from the content of ITE535 Penetration Testing and aligns with the CompTIA PenTest+ industry certification, providing a solid foundation for advancing your penetration testing skills.
By participating in this course, you’ll gain practical insights and hands-on experience with penetration testing tools and techniques—essential for identifying and addressing security vulnerabilities in real-world environments. Whether you’re exploring further study or aiming for industry certification, this course offers the perfect starting point to build your cybersecurity expertise.
I usually take the pen thing out of the case and rub it between my hands to warm the ink, probably a placebo, but I wouldn't call myself a pen master or anything so