This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use penetration testing methodology frameworks and tools to implement an exploitation test in the form of privilege escalation in Linux operating systems. The conduct of a penetration test is designed to gain access to an organisational digital environment and exploit its vulnerabilities. It involves providing a report on the findings of the exploitation test and the required steps for remediation.

The unit applies to those working as offensive cyber security professionals, either within their own organisation or as independent cyber security researchers. As members of the penetration testing team, they apply specialised protocols and diverse ethical hacking methods to find and report vulnerabilities to organisations in various fields and industry sectors, with the aim of strengthening their operating systems.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.