Penetration Testing Overview

Terminal Learning Objectives/Learning Domains

Action:
Explain how penetration testing provides a relatable methodology, promoting critical thought and technical problem-solving, in all aspects of the cyber domain
Condition:
In a training environment, with appropriate graphical training aids, various learning constructs, and peer and instructor feedback
Standard:
Students will be able to explain the penetration testing methodology

Learning Domains/Level of Learning:

Congnitive:
Knowledge, Comprehension
Affective:
Receiving, Responding, Valuing

Army General Learning Outcomes:
7,8,14

Safety Requirements:
No major considerations
Risk Assessment Level:
LOW
Environmental Considerations:
NONE
Evaluation:
Check on learning questions

Rationale

Penetration tests provide a relatable methodology that promotes critical thought and technical problem solving in all aspects of the Cyber domain. It promotes these things because the fundamental technical problems and tactics in a pentration test are nearly identical to offensive and defensive operations. Penetration testers and offensive operators use these skills, tactics, and knowledge to quietly exploit and pivot throughout a network. Defenders use these skills, tactics, and knowledge to prevent/detect/recover from intrusions, verify host integrity, and find/fix bugs in software and systems.