Course Overview
The CompTIA Cybersecurity Career Pathway includes PenTest+ as an intermediate level certification. Test takers will prove their mastery of penetration testing skills required at the 3 to 4-year experience level. The PenTest+ certification prepares those certified for job roles including Penetration Testers and Security Consultants. They are typically charged with conducting penetration testing and vulnerability management tasks.
Who should attend
Primary
- Penetration Tester
- Security Consultant
Secondary
- Cloud Penetration Tester
- Web App Penetration Tester
- Cloud Security Specialist
- Network & Security Specialist
- Information Security Engineer
- Vulnerability Analyst
Prerequisites
Recommended experience: 3–4 years in a penetration tester job role.
Course Objectives
Individuals who pass the exam prove their ability to perform the intermediate-level duties of a penetration tester or security consultant. Skills include scoping and engagement, compliance, vulnerability scanning and analysis, exploits, communication, and remediation.
Earning a PenTest+ certification gives learners an internationally recognized, vendor-neutral credential. Demonstrating their competency in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and reporting.
Information security threats are rising around the world, leaving organizations increasingly concerned over the lack of adequately trained IT security staff. A PenTest+ certification qualifies learners to perform the penetration testing and vulnerability assessment needs of employers.
Course Content
- 1.0 Penetration Testing: Before You Begin
- 2.0 Applying Pre-Engagement Activities
- 3.0 Enumeration and Reconnaissance
- 4.0 Scanning and Identifying Vulnerabilities
- 5.0 Conducting Pentest Attacks
- 6.0 Web-Based Attacks
- 7.0 Enterprise Attacks
- 8.0 Specialized Attacks
- 9.0 Performing Penetration Testing Tasks
- 10.0 Reporting and Recommendations
- A.0 CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-003 Practice Exams