CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-001 Cyber Security Series) Certification

Is the CompTIA PenTest+ Certificate course suitable for me?

A CompTIA PenTest+ Certification is a great option for individuals looking to make their way into Cyber Security, or for those who currently hold other CompTIA certifications and now want Cyber Security knowledge and experience.

If you’re interested in earning your CompTIA PenTest+ Certification in your own time, wherever suits you best, this option is best for you.

Prerequisites

Required: No required prerequisites for this CompTIA PenTest+ Certification.

Recommended: As this course is intended to be a follow up to the CompTIA Security+ Certification, we recommend that you first complete your CompTIA Security+ Certification, then move onto this certification.

What jobs can I apply for after my CompTIA PenTest+ Certificate training?

The average salary for a Cyber Security professional is £70k per annum.

With a CompTIA PenTest+ Certification, you can start applying for job roles such as:

•    Security Analyst - £50k
•    Vulnerability Assessment Analyst - £51k
•    Penetration Tester - £55k
•    Vulnerability Tester - £55k
•    Network Security - £60k

(Source: ITJobsWatch)

CompTIA PenTest+ Syllabus

Learning Outcomes

Throughout this virtual classroom you will study the following topics:

Planning & Scoping – Be able to explain the importance of planning and essential aspects of compliance-based assessments

Penetration Testing Tools – Understand how to conduct information collection exercises using a series of tools and be able to analyse output and basic scripts, such as Bash and Python

Information Gathering & Vulnerability Identification – Know how to gather information to prepare for exploitation and then go on to perform a vulnerability scan to analyse the results

Reporting & Communication – Utilise report handling and writing best practices to explain recommend strategies for mitigation, for discovered vulnerabilities

Attacks & Exploits – Be able to exploit networks, applications and RF-based vulnerabilities, as well being able to summarise physical security attacks. Know how to perform post-exploitation techniques  

Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction

•    CompTIA
•    The PenTest+ Exam
•    What Does This Course Cover?
•    CompTIA PenTest+ Certification Exam Objectives

Module 2: Penetration Testing

•    What Is Penetration Testing?
•    Reasons for Penetration Testing
•    Who Performs Penetration Tests?
•    The CompTIA Penetration Testing Process
•    The Cyber Kill Chain
•    Tools of the Trade
•    Summary
•    Exam Essentials
•    Lab Exercises

Module 3: Planning and Scoping Penetration Tests

•    Scoping and Planning Engagements
•    Key Legal Concepts for Penetration Tests
•    Understanding Compliance-Based Assessments
•    Summary
•    Exam Essentials
•    Lab Exercises

Module 4: Information Gathering

•    Footprinting and Enumeration
•    Active Reconnaissance and Enumeration
•    Information Gathering and Defences 
•    Summary
•    Exam Essentials
•    Lab Exercises

Module 5: Vulnerability Scanning

•    Identifying Vulnerability Management Requirements
•    Configuring and Executing Vulnerability Scans
•    Software Security Testing
•    Developing a Remediation Workflow
•    Overcoming Barriers to Vulnerability Scanning
•    Summary
•    Exam Essentials
•    Lab Exercises

Module 6: Analysing Vulnerability Scans

•    Reviewing and Interpreting Scan Reports
•    Validating Scan Results
•    Common Vulnerabilities
•    Summary
•    Exam Essentials
•    Lab Exercises

Module 7: Exploit and Pivot

•    Exploits and Attacks
•    Exploitation Toolkits
•    Exploit Specifics
•    Leveraging Exploits
•    Persistence and Evasion
•    Pivoting
•    Covering Your Tracks
•    Summary
•    Exam Essentials
•    Lab Exercises

Module 8: Exploiting Network Vulnerabilities

•    Conducting Network Exploits
•    Exploiting Windows Services
•    Exploiting Common Services
•    Wireless Exploits
•    Summary
•    Exam Essentials
•    Lab Exercises

Module 9: Exploiting Physical and Social Vulnerabilities

•    Physical Facility Penetration Testing
•    Social Engineering
•    Summary
•    Exam Essentials
•    Lab Exercises

Module 10: Exploiting Application Vulnerabilities

•    Exploiting Injection Vulnerabilities
•    Exploiting Authentication Vulnerabilities
•    Exploiting Authorisation Vulnerabilities
•    Exploiting Web Application Vulnerabilities
•    Unsecure Coding Practices
•    Application Testing Tools
•    Summary
•    Exam Essentials 
•    Lab Exercises

Module 11: Exploiting Host Vulnerabilities

•    Attacking Hosts
•    Remote Access
•    Attacking Virtual Machines and Containers
•    Physical Device Security
•    Attacking Mobile Devices
•    Credential Attacks
•    Summary
•    Exam Essentials
•    Lab Exercises

Module 12: Scripting for Penetration Testing

•    Scripting and Penetration Testing
•    Variables, Arrays, and Substitutions
•    Comparison Operations
•    String Operations
•    Flow Control
•    Input and Output (I/O)
•    Error Handling
•    Summary
•    Exam Essentials
•    Lab Exercises

Module 13: Reporting and Communication

•    The Importance of Communication
•    Recommending Mitigation Strategies
•    Writing a Penetration Testing Report   
•    Wrapping Up the Engagement
•    Summary
•    Exam Essentials
•    Lab Exercises

CompTIA Server+ Exam Details

Exam: Code PT0-001

The CompTIA Project+ exam tests your knowledge on what you have learnt throughout this certification, enabling you to effectively plan and scope an assessment, understand compliance and legal requirements, and know how to perform vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.

Exam format - Performance-based, multiple-choice.

Number of questions - Maximum of 85. 

Duration - 165-mins.

Pass Mark - 750/900 (83%).

Payment Options

If you are funding your own course, we can provide a multitude of flexible payment plans and pricing options, some of which are listed below:

•    Pay for the course in full via bank transfer, debit/ credit card or PayPal;
•    Pay in 2 to 12 monthly instalments – interest free!
•    Alternative finance options*

*Finance is a great way to help you spread the cost of your purchase. To make it easy, you can apply for and complete the loan application quickly and entirely online.

We offer a range of interest-free and interest-bearing finance options to help you spread the cost of your purchase over 12, 24, 36 or 48 months. Please contact our team today for further details.