CompTIA PenTest+
Overview
Course Objective
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
• The CompTIA PenTest+ certification verifies that successful candidates have the
knowledge and skills required to plan and scope an assessment
• Understand legal and compliance requirements, perform vulnerability scanning and
penetration testing.
• Analyze data, and effectively report and communicate results.
Who Should Attend
This course is suited for these roles:
• Security Analysts
• Penetration Testers
• Vulnerability Testers
• Network Security Operations
• Application Security Vulnerability Testers
Prerequisites
Training Calendar
Intake
Duration
Program Fees
Module
Module 1 - Scoping Organizational/Customer Requirements
Module 2 - Defining the Rules of Engagement
Module 3 - Footprinting and Gathering Intelligence
Module 4 - Evaluating Human and Physical Vulnerabilities
Module 5 - Preparing the Vulnerability Scan
Module 6 - Scanning Logical Vulnerabilities
Module 7 - Analyzing Scanning Results
Module 8 - Avoiding Detection and Covering Tracks
Module 9 - Exploiting the LAN and Cloud
Module 10 - Testing Wireless Networks
Module 11 - Targeting Mobile Devices
Module 12 - Attacking Specialized Systems
Module 13 - Web Application-Based Attacks
Module 14 - Performing System Hacking
Module 15 - Scripting and Software Development
Module 16 - Leveraging the Attack: Pivot and Penetrate
Module 17 - Communicating During the PenTesting Process
Module 18 - Summarizing Report Components
Module 19 - Recommending Remediation
Module 20 - Performing Post-Report Delivery Activities
FAQs
General Questions:
Q: What is the CompTIA PenTest+ course about?
A: The CompTIA PenTest+ course focuses on hands-on penetration testing and vulnerability assessment. It equips participants with the skills to assess cloud, mobile, desktop, and server environments. The course covers planning and scoping assessments, legal and compliance requirements, scanning and exploiting vulnerabilities, and reporting findings.
Q: Who should attend this course?
A: This course is ideal for Security Analysts, Penetration Testers, Vulnerability Testers, Network Security Operations staff, and Application Security Vulnerability Testers.
Q: What are the prerequisites for this course?
A: Participants should have CompTIA Security+ or equivalent experience. It’s recommended to have 3–4 years of hands-on experience in information security and knowledge equivalent to CompTIA Network+ and Security+.
Q: How long is the course?
A: The course duration is 5 days.
Q: What key topics are covered in this course?
A: Topics include scoping and rules of engagement, intelligence gathering, vulnerability scanning, exploiting LAN/cloud/mobile/web systems, system hacking, scripting, communication, reporting, and remediation steps.
Q: Will I receive a certification after completing the course?
A: This course prepares you for the CompTIA PenTest+ certification exam. To earn the official certification, you must pass the CompTIA PenTest+ exam separately.
Program Content & Skills:
Q: What is the CompTIA PenTest+ course about?
A: This course provides advanced penetration testing and vulnerability assessment skills with a hands-on approach. It covers planning and scoping of assessments, rules of engagement, intelligence gathering, exploiting systems, and post-exploitation techniques. The course prepares participants for the CompTIA PenTest+ certification exam.
Q: Who should attend this course?
A: This course is ideal for professionals in offensive security roles, including Security Analysts, Penetration Testers, Vulnerability Testers, Network Security Operations staff, and Application Security Vulnerability Testers.
Q: What are the prerequisites for this course?
A: While not mandatory, it is recommended that participants have foundational security knowledge such as CompTIA Security+ and Network+, or 3–4 years of hands-on experience in information security.
Q: How long is the course?
A: The course duration is 5 days.
Q: What specific topics are covered in the course?
A: The course covers scoping, rules of engagement, intelligence gathering, scanning, exploiting LAN/cloud/web/mobile systems, avoiding detection, system hacking, scripting, reporting, and post-assessment activities.
Q: Will I learn about real-world penetration testing techniques?
A: Yes, the course emphasizes practical, real-world scenarios using up-to-date tools and techniques to simulate professional penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.
Q: Will I receive a certification after completing the course?
A: This course prepares you for the CompTIA PenTest+ certification exam. To earn the official certification, you must pass the exam separately.
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