Gaining your CompTIA PenTest+ Certificate is beneficial for individuals looking to get into Cyber Security, or for Cyber Security professionals currently tasked with vulnerability management and penetration testing.
This certification will help you embark on a career as an Ethical Hacker, Penetration Tester, Security Analysts, as well as a range of other security related career options.
Upon completion of this certification and exam you’ll have the ability and latest penetration testing, and vulnerability assessment skills required to determine the resiliency of a network against attacks. You’ll also have the necessary skills to be able to customise assessment frameworks, to collaborate on and report findings successfully.
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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.
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:
(Source: ITJobsWatch)
With a CompTIA certification you will validate you IT skills and knowledge to current and future employers, reinforcing that you have the necessary attributes to succeed in a job within this sector.
CompTIA certifications are often regarded as a minimal qualification for those looking to get into the IT and Cyber Security industry, and their certifications are internationally recognised, enabling you to seek employment abroad.
Students new to IT
As an individual new to IT but looking to get into this sector, a CompTIA PenTest+ Certification will show you have the necessary skills to gain employment in Cyber Security and help you CV to stand out. Once you have completed your training and exam, this certification will enable you to apply for, and get, a job in the Cyber Security field, and give you the confidence to perform your daily responsibilities successfully.
Current IT Professionals
If you already work in the IT industry and are looking to move into Cyber Security, the CompTIA PenTest+ Certification is the best place to start, to gain the essential techniques and knowledge of securing systems, using penetration testing tools and more.
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Throughout this virtual classroom you will study the following topics:
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
Exam Description
The CompTIA Project+ exam certifies the skills and knowledge you’ve gained through 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.
Number of questions
Maximum of 85 questions.
Type of questions
Performance-based, multiple-choice questions.
Time Limit
165 minutes per exam
Passing Score
750 out of 900
Available Languages
English and Japanese.
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