16NOV
16 - 20 Nov 2026Mon to Fri · 5 days
BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
Professional training course · IMCS-014
Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Management Fundamentals
Attackers continually scan for vulnerabilities in systems, applications and configurations. Organisations need structured vulnerability management and periodic…
- 5 daysClassroom
- 14Upcoming dates
- 14Cities
- £2,250Fees from
Course overview
Why Attend
Attackers continually scan for vulnerabilities in systems, applications and configurations. Organisations need structured vulnerability management and periodic penetration testing to find and fix weaknesses first.
This LLMI course explains the vulnerability management life cycle, scanning tools, risk-based prioritisation, patching, penetration testing types and methodology, scoping and rules of engagement, interpreting test reports and managing remediation. Participants plan a vulnerability programme and review penetration test findings.
The course is for managers and technical staff who commission, manage or act on security testing.
Course Objectives
Explain the vulnerability management life cycle
Plan and run vulnerability scanning
Prioritise vulnerabilities by risk
Understand penetration testing types and methods
Scope and manage penetration tests
Track remediation and measure programme effectiveness
Target Audience
IT security professionals
System and network administrators
IT managers
Security analysts
Auditors
Application owners
Course Methodology
Technical presentations
Tool demonstrations
Report review exercises
Prioritisation workshops
Case studies
Course outline
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1Day 1: Vulnerability Management
- Vulnerability concepts
- Life cycle
- Asset inventory
- Scanning tools
- Programme governance
- Exercise: Programme design
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2Day 2: Prioritisation and Remediation
- Severity scoring
- Risk-based prioritisation
- Patch management
- Compensating controls
- Exceptions
- Workshop: Prioritising findings
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3Day 3: Penetration Testing
- Types of testing
- Methodology
- Scoping
- Rules of engagement
- Legal considerations
- Exercise: Test scope
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4Day 4: Understanding Test Results
- Common findings
- Exploitation chains
- Reading reports
- Retesting
- Case study: Pen test report
- Exercise: Remediation plan
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5Day 5: Programme Effectiveness
- Metrics
- Reporting
- Continuous testing
- Bug bounty overview
- Improvement
- Capstone: Vulnerability management roadmap
Schedule
Dates and fees
14 upcoming dates in 14 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted.
November 2026
BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
December 2026
21DEC
21 - 25 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 days
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates · Classroom
£5,250per delegate2+ people: £4,200 each
January 2027
18JAN
18 - 22 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Cape TownSouth Africa · Classroom
£2,840per delegate2+ people: £2,272 each
February 2027
15FEB
15 - 19 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
March 2027
15MAR
15 - 19 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
April 2027
19APR
19 - 23 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£2,850per delegate2+ people: £2,280 each
May 2027
17MAY
17 - 21 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
June 2027
21JUN
21 - 25 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
ParisFrance · Classroom
£4,500per delegate2+ people: £3,600 each
July 2027
19JUL
19 - 23 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
August 2027
16AUG
16 - 20 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Kuala LumpurMalaysia · Classroom
£2,250per delegate2+ people: £1,800 each
September 2027
20SEP
20 - 24 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
RomeItaly · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
October 2027
18OCT
18 - 22 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
ViennaAustria · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
November 2027
15NOV
15 - 19 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
GenevaSwitzerland · Classroom
£5,250per delegate2+ people: £4,200 each
December 2027
20DEC
20 - 24 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
MadridSpain · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
No dates in this city right now. Request a quotation and we will suggest the nearest date.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Management Fundamentals course?
The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.
When is the next Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Management Fundamentals course?
The next public date is 16 - 20 Nov 2026 in Barcelona. There are 14 upcoming dates in total.
Where is this course held?
Upcoming sessions run in Barcelona, Dubai, Cape Town, Amsterdam, London, Istanbul, Munich, Paris, Frankfurt, Kuala Lumpur, Rome, Vienna, Geneva, Madrid.
How much does the course cost?
Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.
Course information last updated 14 November 2026.
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