Certified Vulnerability Assessment Specialist (CVAS)
Master ethical hacking and penetration testing with our premier 6-month advanced program. Prepare for industry-recognized CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) and CCT (Certified Cybersecurity Technician) certifications through intensive hands-on training.
Course Overview
Certified Vulnerability Assessment Specialist (CVAS) represents our premier advanced cybersecurity program, designed around EC-Council's comprehensive 20-module structure delivered over 6 intensive months.
This program provides systematic training in penetration testing methodologies, beginning with reconnaissance and footprinting techniques, advancing through network scanning, enumeration, and vulnerability analysis, and culminating in advanced exploitation and post-exploitation activities.
Students engage in daily sessions combining theoretical knowledge with extensive hands-on laboratory exercises using industry-standard tools and techniques. The curriculum covers comprehensive attack vectors including system hacking, web application testing, wireless network assessment, mobile platform security, cloud computing vulnerabilities, and cryptographic implementations.
What You Will Learn
Reconnaissance & Footprinting
Information gathering, OSINT techniques, target profiling, and reconnaissance methodologies.
Network Scanning & Enumeration
Port scanning, service detection, banner grabbing, and detailed network mapping techniques.
Vulnerability Assessment
Automated and manual vulnerability scanning, analysis, prioritization, and reporting.
System Hacking
Password cracking, privilege escalation, maintaining access, and covering tracks.
Web Application Penetration Testing
OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, and web security testing.
Wireless Network Security
WiFi hacking, WPA/WPA2 cracking, wireless attacks, and secure configuration.
Social Engineering
Human-based attacks, phishing campaigns, pretexting, and social manipulation techniques.
Malware Analysis
Malware types, trojans, viruses, worms, ransomware, and basic analysis techniques.
Career Opportunities
Penetration Tester
Conduct authorized security assessments to identify vulnerabilities in systems and applications
Ethical Hacker
Perform security testing and vulnerability assessments for organizations
Security Analyst
Monitor, detect, and respond to security threats and incidents
Vulnerability Assessment Specialist
Identify and assess security weaknesses in IT infrastructure
Prerequisites
This advanced course requires:
- ✓ Completion of CSAF + NSSF or equivalent technical foundation
- ✓ Strong understanding of networking and system administration
- ✓ Command-line proficiency in Windows and Linux
- ✓ Commitment to ethical hacking principles and responsible disclosure
After Completion
Industry Certifications
Be fully prepared for CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) and CCT (Certified Cybersecurity Technician) certification exams with comprehensive exam-focused training.
High-Demand Career
Access lucrative positions as penetration testers, ethical hackers, security analysts, and vulnerability assessment specialists in top organizations.
Practical Skills
Master real-world penetration testing tools and techniques with hands-on labs covering all 20 modules of the CEH curriculum.
Continuous Support
Receive ongoing mentorship, career guidance, and access to our cybersecurity professional network even after course completion.
Become a Certified Ethical Hacker
Enroll in CVAS and master penetration testing skills. Prepare for CEH and CCT certifications with intensive hands-on training.