Application Security & Penetration Testing for Cybersecurity

Boost your team’s cybersecurity capabilities with the Application Security & Penetration Testing microcredential course. This in-depth program covers essential techniques for securing applications and performing penetration tests to identify vulnerabilities. Utilize Ohio’s TechCred program to fund this vital training and enhance your organization’s application security measures.

$2,000.00

This course is IMAP eligible — free to eligible Ohioans

Ohio IMAP Eligible Course

Ohio’s Individual Microcredential Assistance Program covers this course in full for eligible Ohioans. That includes tuition, materials, and your certification exam voucher where one applies. You won’t be charged for any part of it.

You likely qualify if you are a U.S. citizen, 18 or older, and currently living in Ohio. You can’t be an employee of the State of Ohio or of We Can Code IT.

Apply for IMAP funding — the application takes a few minutes, and there is no checkout step.

High school juniors and seniors may also qualify, though the State attaches a condition about whether the same credential is available through College Credit Plus. Email admissions@wecancodeit.org and we’ll work out whether it applies to you.

Businesses: this course is TechCred eligible

Ohio TechCred Eligible Course

Ohio employers can be reimbursed by the State for upskilling their teams through TechCred. TechCred reimburses the employer, not the individual, so it isn’t a checkout option — your business applies to the State directly, and we help you build the training plan that goes with the application.

The next application period is October 1–30, 2026.

Schedule a TechCred planning call or email admissions@wecancodeit.org.

Description

Application Security & Penetration Testing for Cybersecurity Is the Right Fit for You If…

  • You Want to Safeguard Applications from Vulnerabilities: This course is perfect if you’re dedicated to learning how to identify and fix security weaknesses in applications, ensuring robust protection against cyber attacks.
  • You’re Focused on Gaining Hands-On Penetration Testing Skills: If your goal is to develop practical, hands-on experience in penetration testing, this course will provide you with the techniques and tools needed to simulate attacks and assess application security.
  • You Seek to Enhance Your Expertise in Secure Software Development: If you’re involved in software development or security, this course will equip you with the knowledge to implement security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle, from design to deployment.

What You Will Learn in Application Security & Penetration Testing for Cybersecurity

  • Identifying Indicators of Application-Level Attacks
  • Overview of Secure Application Development, Deployment, and Automation Practices
  • Conducting Network and Vulnerability Scans
  • Deploying Security Solutions for Hosts and Applications
  • Understanding Penetration Testing Methods and Techniques

Syllabus

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