Penetration testing

Penetration testing is the practice of testing a computer system, network or web application to find security vulnerabilities that an attacker could exploit.

With the guidance of our lead penetration tester Matthew O’Donnell, this hands-on course encourages you to think like a hacker.

You will research your organisation and explore vulnerabilities, testing for the most common internet-facing security holes. Your findings will then be compared with others in the community. You will learn how an attacker identifies weaknesses using search engines such as Google and Shodan, and what the hack attempt looks like first-hand.

You will take away an understanding of your own organisation's exposure compared to other organisations, the technical skill to test for the most common internet-facing security weaknesses and how to mitigate risks.

This training course is aimed at the security community, IT staff and IT managers from Jisc member institutions. 

During the worshop we will: 

• Assess exposure via Google; discovering what your network looks like to an internet-based attacker  
• Perform reconnaissance, performing tests which uncover “low hanging fruit” vulnerabilities
• Plan to address vulberabilities found
• Share and address challenges

• Jisc members - £500 + VAT1
• Special offer for Networkshop attendees - £350 + VAT2

Networkshop47 delegates will receive a £150 discount. If you have already booked and have not received a discount code, please contact training@jisc.ac.uk

Accommodation can be booked separately through our accommodation portal.

Our agency, HG3 offer preferential rates for Networkshop47 attendees at a handful of hotels located close to the Nottingham Conference Centre.

For more information, email training@jisc.ac.uk or phone 01235 822242.