CompTIA Pentest Plus Training

CompTIA Pentest+ Certification course is another intermediate level cybersecurity course (along with CySA+) that’s suitable for professionals who want to learn offensive security measures through penetration testing and vulnerability assessment. This course compliments CompTIA CySA+ which focuses on defensive security measures through incident detection and response.

Course Outline

Lesson 1: Introduction to Penetration Testing Concepts

  • Plan a Pen Test Engagement
  • Scope and Negotiate a Pen Test Engagement
  • Prepare for a Pen Test Engagement

Lesson 2: Conducting Passive Reconnaissance

  • Gather Background Information
  • Prepare Background Findings for Next Steps

Lesson 3: Performing Non-Technical Tests

  • Perform Social Engineering Tests
  • Perform Physical Security Tests on Facilities

Lesson 4: Conducting Active Reconnaissance

  • Scan Networks
  • Enumerate Targets
  • Scan for Vulnerabilities
  • Analyze Basic Scripts

Lesson 5: Analyzing Vulnerabilities

  • Analyze Vulnerability Scan Results
  • Leverage Information to Prepare for Exploitation

Lesson 6: Penetrating Networks

  • Exploit Network-Based Vulnerabilities
  • Exploit Wireless and RF-Based Vulnerabilities
  • Exploit Specialized Systems

Lesson 7: Exploiting Host-Based Vulnerabilities

  • Exploit Windows-Based Vulnerabilities
  • Exploit *Nix-Based Vulnerabilities

Lesson 8: Testing Applications

  • Exploit Web Application Vulnerabilities
  • Test Source Code and Compiled Apps

Lesson 9: Completing Post-Exploit Tasks

  • Use Lateral Movement Techniques
  • Use Persistence Techniques
  • Use Anti-Forensics Techniques

Lesson 10: Analyzing and Reporting Pen Test Results

  • Analyze Pen Test Data
  • Develop Recommendations for Mitigation Strategies
  • Write and Handle Reports
  • Conduct Post-Report-Delivery Activities

Exam Info

The CompTIA Pentest+ course is a follow-up course to the Security+ course and prepares you for the CompTIA Pentest+ exam.

Exam Code PT1-001
Launch Date July 31, 2018
Number of Questions Maximum of 85
Length of Exam 165 minutes
Passing Score 750 (on a scale of 100-900)
Recommended Experience Network+, Security+ or equivalent knowledge. Minimum of 3-4 years of hands-on information security or related experience.
Retirement TBD – Usually three years after launch
Exam Cost $381 USD (visit CompTIA for up-to-date pricing)

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Visit CompTIA Web Site for latest information on the exam. If you are unsure as to which certification is appropriate for you, visit CompTIA Career Pathway for guidance.

Additional CompTIA Courses

CompTIA A+ TrainingCompTIA Network+ TrainingCompTIA Security+ TrainingCompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+ TrainingCompTIA Server+ Training

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