OSSTMM: 'How to test your security in a Methodological way'

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OPST Training: OSSTMM - Open Source System Testing Methodology Manual- Professional Security Testing Training

In June 2009 Outpost24/ Lab106 became an affiliate partner of ISECOM. As a result of this partnership Outpost24 / Lab106 is will start to offer OSSTMM trainings in the Benelux of which the kick off will be in September 2009.

The objective of all OSSTMM trainings is to learn 'How to test your security in a Methodological way' in other words Professional Ethical Hacking according the OSSTMM (Open Source Security Testing Methodology Manual). The trainings will be given by Cor Rosielle (CISSP ISSAP OPST OPSA OPSE OPSA CTA) who is one of the co-writers of the OSSTMM.

Path to enlightenment:
OPST: OSSTMM Professional Security Tester
OPSA: OSSTMM Professional Security Analyst
OPSE: OSSTMM Professional Security Expert

The first course that Lab106 will start giving is the OPST Training. After having obtained the OPST certificate people can enroll for the OPSA and OPSE trainings. (more detailed information about the OPST, OPSA and OPSE Trainings will soon follow or visit: http://isecom.org/certification/opst.shtml ).

To enroll for the OPST course please contact Outpost 24 Benelux / Lab106 at the following number: +31 20 420 9560 or send an email to:

OPST Training details:
- All trainings will be provided in either Dutch or English
- Classes will hold no more then 8 people max
- Duration of the OPST Training is four (4) days
- Location tbd
- Lunch included
- Costs - 4,000.00 EUR including exams

Participants are expected to bring their own laptop with a Linux operating system or with a CD/DVD with a Linux distribution. It is important the participant has root rights and a very good functioning network connection in combination with the 'hosen' version of Linux (before the training on the first day there will be not enough time to reconfigure a laptop to function with a proper operating system. We also strongly recommend of the participants they possess a basic network knowledge. Linux or Windows Command line experience is a pro.

OPST/OPSA Course dates in 2010
- Block 1: 22 February - 25 February - OPST
- Block 2: 14 June - 17 June - OPST
- Block 3: 27 September - 30 September - OPSA
- Block 4: 6 December - 9 December - OPST

OSSTMM Professional Security Tester



The OPST is a certification of applied knowledge designed to improve the work done as a professional security tester. This is an important certification for those who want or need to prove they can walk the walk in security testing, the discipline which covers network auditing, ethical hacking, web application testing, intranet application testing, and penetration testing. And it is a critical, eye-opening class for security auditors, network engineers, system and network administrators, developers, network architects, security analysts, and truly anyone who works in IT from systems to networks.

OSSTMM Professional Security Analyst



The OPSA is a certification of applied knowledge designed to improve the work done as a professional security analyst. This is an important certification for those who want or need to prove they can walk the walk in data network security analysis, the discipline which covers critical security evaluations and decision-making required in both technical and management fields. And it is a critical, eye-opening class for CISOs, CIOs, CSOs, security auditors, system forensics examiners, network engineers, system and network administrators, developers, network architects, security analysts, and truly anyone who works in IT from systems to networks.