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Ultimate Hacking: Hands-On Courses

The cornerstone of the Ultimate Hacking: Hands On series is the belief that effective security depends on a well-trained staff.

Foundstone’s courses are specifically designed to equip you with the same knowledge used by security consultants and hackers alike. By knowing the methodology used by each, you will know how to best protect your most important assets from critical threats.

You’ll learn how to audit, assess and secure networks, hosts and applications. You’ll be exposed to dozens of attacks, exploits and other hacking techniques—then learn effective countermeasures.

You are provided with a pre-configured, dual-boot, Windows/Linux laptop to use throughout the course. Using your laptop as your attack platform, you will conduct numerous exercises in a structured lab designed to reinforce key concepts.

Foundstone’s industry experts bring real-world experience to the classroom. Instructors have performed hundreds of network, Web, eCommerce and application security assessments; created many of the industry’s widely-used security tools and utilities; developed award winning Foundstone security software; and managed major security programs for corporate enterprises and government agencies.

Attending Foundstone classes is one of the best ways to learn how to audit and secure your systems with absolute confidence.

Essentials of Hacking

Foundstone's Essentials of Hacking class provides you with hands-on experience using the tools, techniques, and methodologies to identify system and network vulnerabilities and to design and implement effective security countermeasures.

Ultimate Hacking

The definitive training course for learning how to perform "tiger team" and attack-and-penetration assessments, this course teaches you how hackers and malicious intruders analyze and attack targeted systems.

Ultimate Hacking: Expert

Designed for the advanced security professional, this course represents the pinnacle of Foundstone’s Ultimate Hacking lineup covering in-depth techniques and methodologies to implement proactive security strategies.

Ultimate Web Hacking

Web applications are a favorite target of malicious intruders. This course reveals eye-opening vulnerabilities, including buffer overflow exploits, IIS, CGI and ASP weaknesses then details how best to defend against them.

Ultimate Hacking: Windows Server

As the Windows platform is increasingly deployed, the tools and techniques learned here are sure to become an indispensable part of your security tool kit.

Building Secure Software

Focused on building security into the software development lifecycle, this course teaches students the process, techniques and technology used to build secure and reliable applications that are scalable.

Writing Secure Code - ASP.NET (C#)

Understand the key security features of the .NET platform, the common web security pitfalls developers make and how to build secure and reliable web applications using ASP.NET.

Writing Secure Code - Java (J2EE)

Understand the key security features of the J2EE platform, the common web security pitfalls developers make and how to build secure and reliable web applications using Java.

Writing Secure Code - C++

Understand the key security features of the C++ language, the common security pitfalls developers make and how to build secure and reliable enterprise applications using C++.

Writing Secure Code - PHP New!

During this course students will understand the key security features of the PHP Platform, identify and avoid common web security pitfalls, and to learn how to build secure and reliable web applications using PHP.

Risk Assessment Principles and Practice

Learn to identify and prioritize risk, and recommend risk management strategies to meet information security program objectives.

Ultimate Hacking: Wireless

Wireless networks bring unique challenges to those tasked with their defense. Real-world experience comes to the classroomas you are empowered with the skills to assess your security posture and implement effective countermeasures.

Forensic and Incident Response Education (FIRE) New!

Foundstone’s Forensic and Incident Response Education (FIRE) course is a defensive weapon to help you normalize your environment after a negative event has occurred.

CISSP Certification Prep New!

The CISSP certification exam is one of the most sought-after certifications by security professionals worldwide. The status gained by having the certification and demonstrating the base knowledge in the Ten Domains of Enterprise Security can be a career-changing accomplishment.

SSCP Certification Prep New!

The SSCP certification exam is the starting point for those interested in attaining the CISSP certification but do not meet the requirements of the CISSP prerequisite. This course and certification will put you on your way to accomplishing this career-changing certification.

Certified Ethical Hacker Prep Course & Exam New!

This course is based on the EC Council’s standards and guidelines for instruction and prep for their CEH certification test. Not only will you gain the necessary knowledge to pass the exam, you will experience the real-world knowledge of the Foundstone instructors and how each module pertains to the real world of penetration testing. This course is also an excellent stepping stone for the Foundstone Ultimate Hacking series.