OSSTMM Professional Security Tester Fast Track («BPST»)

• Preparing for the official OPST certification exam recognized by the Institute for Security and Open Methodologies (ISECOM) and La Salle University in Barcelona
• Knowing the basics of OSSTMM
• Knowing the practical applications as Security Tester
• Knowing the tools for security testing and dealing with them

This «OSSTMM Professional Security Tester» boot camp prepares you for the OPST certification exam with a sound knowledge of hacking and penetration testing. The course introduces you to the OSSTMM method. The trainer will teach you how to use your existing knowledge to perform OSSTMM-compliant security testing.

• «Open Source Security Testing Methodology Manual (OSSTMM)» – Overview of Information Security
• Introduction to the OSSTMM method
• The six sections of the OSSTMM (with case studies)
• International Best Practices and Standards
• OSSTMM Rules of Engagement (Ethical Approach of OSSTMM)
• Security Test Types
• Structure of the OSSTMM Compliance
• Testing procedure
• RAV Risk Assessment Value as a benchmark
• Hands-on exercises in preparation for the «Certified OSSTMM Professional Security Tester» exam

Component of the following courses

• Advanced Penetration Tester («ADVPEN»)
• CAS Cyber Security Expert («CSECAS»)

This course is targeted at security testers, security auditors, security consultants, security engineers, network engineers, system administrators, and aspiring penetration testers, ethical hackers, and CISOs.

Solid knowledge of networking and TCP/IP protocols, IT security expertise and corresponding experience are required. Furthermore, familiarity with common operating systems (Windows, BSD, Unix, Linux), preferably at command line level, is advantageous, but not mandatory. Also desired is participation in the following courses or equivalent knowledge:

Information about the exam
The exam fees are included in the course price. On the last day of the course, you will take the exam to become a Certified OSSTMM Professional Security Tester. The exam lasts 3 hours and includes theoretical questions about OSSTMM as well as practical tasks in the field of security testing. The exam can be taken on your own laptop or on Digicomp's devices.

Repeating the exam
A retake costs CHF 350 and is paid for by the participant. To retake the exam, please contact our customer advisors directly at info@digicomp.ch or you will be booked directly into the next exam session.

Certification
OPST certification has been recognized for the diploma «Master in Information Technology Security» from La Salle University in Barcelona. This institution is part of the international La Salle educational network, which also includes Manhattan College in New York and La Salle University in Philadelphia. All OPST certificates bear both the ISECOM and La Salle seals, as a sign of the prestige associated with them.

• OSSTMM Professional Security Tester (OPST)