CompTIA PenTest+ Certification
CompTIA PenTest+ is a certification for cybersecurity professionals tasked with penetration testing and vulnerability management. The certification validates the hands-on ability to test devices, software, and infrastructure using up-to-date penetration testing methodologies and best practices.
Duration:
4-6 months
Level
Intermediate to Advanced
Required Exams:
PT0-002
Course Objectives
- Plan and scope penetration testing engagements
- Conduct passive and active reconnaissance
- Perform vulnerability scanning and penetration testing
- Analyze and report penetration testing results
- Understand legal and compliance requirements
- Execute social engineering techniques and attacks
Prerequisites
- Network+ and Security+ certifications recommended
- 3-4 years of hands-on information security experience
- Strong understanding of networking concepts
- Familiarity with common security tools and frameworks
Topics Covered
Planning & Scoping
- Rules of Engagement
- Project Scope
- Communication
- Risk Management
- Testing Methods
- Legal Compliance
Information Gathering
- OSINT Techniques
- Network Mapping
- Vulnerability Scans
- Target Profiling
- Social Engineering
- Threat Intelligence
Attack Techniques
- Network Attacks
- Web App Testing
- Wireless Testing
- Cloud Testing
- Mobile Testing
- IoT Security
Tools & Reporting
- Testing Tools
- Exploit Development
- Post-Exploitation
- Documentation
- Result Analysis
- Remediation Plans
Career Opportunities
- Penetration Tester
- Security Consultant
- Ethical Hacker
- Security Analyst