The certificate course "Junior Penetration Tester" imparts the craft of detecting and controlled exploitation of security vulnerabilities within a network. Such a penetration test forms the basis for fortifying an IT infrastructure against hacking attacks.

In addition to financially motivated black hat hackers, politically motivated individuals or groups are playing an increasingly significant role. The damages from a single attack can be immense.

The key is to be prepared for this scenario and prevent greater damages. A penetration test subjects the entire IT infrastructure of a client to a comprehensive examination of its security. This includes technical aspects as well as organisational, physical, and the human factor. The goal is to identify vulnerabilities, uncover sources of errors, and ultimately enhance security comprehensively.