Computer · Cybersecurity
Network Security Assessment & Penetration Testing
Intermediate 5 weeks 35-50 hours
Conduct security assessment of network. Perform penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities. Create detailed security audit report with remediation recommendations.
Major
Computer
Focus area
Cybersecurity
Total hours
35-50 hours
What you'll need
- Software only - Nmap, Metasploit, Burp Suite Community, Wireshark (all free)
Steps
- Set up an isolated lab network of virtual machines you own. Only test systems you have permission to test.
- Scan the network with Nmap to find hosts and open ports.
- Analyze traffic with Wireshark.
- Test for vulnerabilities with Metasploit and Burp Suite.
- Rank findings by risk and write fixes for each one.
- Write a security audit report for your portfolio.
What to photograph for your portfolio
- Network scan results
- vulnerability report
- open ports diagram
- security findings summary
- remediation plan
Resume bullet starters
Copy one, then swap in your own numbers.
Engineered a network security assessment & penetration testing using Network security, penetration testing, vulnerability scanning
Applied security auditing and technical writing to implement, test, and validate the analysis end-to-end
Skills you'll show off
Network securitypenetration testingvulnerability scanningsecurity auditingtechnical writing