• Public domain information sources
• Networking
• Windows operating systems
• Unix operating systems
• Desktops
• Databases
• Voice networking
• Wireless networking.

Infrastructure Testing:-

It is a penetrating test (also known as a pen test or pen testing) or vulnerability assessment of computer systems, network devices or IP address ranges to identify vulnerabilities that could be exploited. Testing should be conducted from outside the organizations and from inside the organization.

Along with mitigation recommendations, the vulnerabilities identified are reported back to the system owner.

Infrastructure testing can also be used to test compliance of an organization’s with security policies and how effectively it can respond to any security threats.

Benefits of doing this Course:-

CREST certification is widely regarded within the information security testing profession, with an examination and career path to suit your development and aspirations for promotion.

CREST certification lets us join a recognized community of testers, with opportunities to further our career through networking and information sharing.

The CREST Tester examination is the first in the CREST certification hierarchy followed by the CREST certified Infrastructure Tester and Application Certified Tester examinations, which set the benchmark for senior testers.

An infrastructure penetrating test or vulnerabilities assessment can provide assurance that the systems and security controls tested have been configured in accordance with best security practice and that there is not anyone common or publicly known vulnerabilities assessment in the target system at the time of the testing. If vulnerabilities are found during testing these can be rectified before an attack or security breach occurs.

Testing will enable us to:

• Manage vulnerabilities
• Avoid extra cost and reputation damage from a security breach
• Provide evidence of compliance with regulatory and certification standards
• Provide assurance to customers and suppliers that their data is secure.

Types of Infrastructure Testing:-

• External penetrating testing and vulnerability assessments: – This is typically remotely conducted and assesses our external security services exposed to the internet.
• Internal penetrating testing or vulnerability assessments: – This is conducted by plugging into our internal network and assessing the internal devices or network IP ranges for vulnerabilities.

Examination Format: –

The candidate will be expected to possess not only the technical ability in examination to find security weaknesses and vulnerabilities but also the skills to ensure findings are presented in a clear, concise and understandable manner.

The examination consists of three levels:

• A multiple – choice written examination
• Hands-on practical examination ( in two parts)

To pass the exam, the candidate must pass all sections. The written element of the examination is taken at Pearson Vue test centers; the practical element is taken at a CREST examination center. Candidates must hold their valid pass in the written element of this examination in order to sit in the practical element.

Basically, they provide the complete guideline to crack the CREST exam which includes the overall course syllabus of CREST. In-depth knowledge about the course concerning all the areas to build-up a strong candidate for the exam.  This course provides advancement in skills and technology. Beholders of CPIA can appear in exam for the up-gradation in their knowledge and skill.

The examination testifies candidate knowledge majorly in these categories

1. Network Intrusion
2. Host Intrusion
3. Malware Reverse Engineering.

These are basic aspects which are covered during the course time but specifically, there is furthermore advancement in one’s knowledge that is technical knowledge which is more practically sound than there is an existing practitioner. By appearing in exam each individual will go through all the aspects in order to gain the knowledge from scratch to pro.

Eligibility:-

One must have CPIA pass to book seat his/her seat in an examination. As CRIA is a level up exam so those who are willing to appear in CRIA must have a practitioner certificate first as that will their eligibility criteria.

In case of a candidate passes CPIA but fails in the CRIA exam will still retain their CPIA certificate. In order to appear again for the exam, they can go directly for CRIA in the upcoming exam date or later. This is a huge benefit and re-appearing doesn’t require any additional method or way.

Examination layout:-

The Examination is divided into two parts:

1. Practical Assessment
2. Multiple-Choice Section.

The above division covers the complete course of CRIA keeping in mind that after the exam the candidate will have improvised technical and practical skills. The practical assessment covers the practical knowledge and multiple- choice covers the theoretical section of the given course. After ending up the exam, there will be several benefits of clearing the exam . some of the befits are mentioned below which is concerned with the overall result after acquiring the certificate of the course

Benefits of acquiring CRIA:-

1. Much more technically and practically sound.
2. More understandable network security and its working
3. Expansion in the field on digital forensics.
4. Anyone who owes CPIA can level up.
5. Network intrusion analysis.
6. Reverse engineering malware.

The resultant will be in better understanding in the detection of the attack, handling of the attack, tracing of attack and investigating of attack. This will provide a better career base for the future in view of a candidate. Moreover, it enhances soft skills and technical skill of existing practitioner which results in more concrete knowledge.