CompTIA PenTest+ Training

About Course

CompTIA PenTest+ training equips cybersecurity professionals with advanced skills to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in network infrastructures. The training covers penetration testing methodologies, tools, and techniques to assess systems’ security and recommend enhancements. Participants learn to simulate real-world attacks, analyze results, and develop effective strategies to bolster defenses. With a focus on hands-on learning, PenTest+ training hones expertise in ethical hacking, making graduates adept at safeguarding organizations from cyber threats.

Course Content

Module 1: Planning and Scoping

Planning and Scoping Compare and contrast governance, risk, and compliance concept
Explain the importance of scoping and organizational/customer requirements
Given a scenario, demonstrate an ethical hacking mindset by maintaining professionalism and integrity

CompTIA PenTest+ Training

About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Module 1: Planning and Scoping

Planning and Scoping Compare and contrast governance, risk, and compliance concept

Explain the importance of scoping and organizational/customer requirements

Given a scenario, demonstrate an ethical hacking mindset by maintaining professionalism and integrity

Module 2: Information Gathering and Vulnerability Scanning

Given a scenario, perform passive reconnaissance

Given a scenario, perform active reconnaissance

Given a scenario, analyze the results of a reconnaissance exercise

Given a scenario, perform vulnerability scanning

Module 3: Attacks and Exploits

Given a scenario, research attack vectors and perform network attacks

Given a scenario, research attack vectors and perform wireless attacks

Given a scenario, research attack vectors and perform application-based attacks

Given a scenario, research attack vectors and perform attacks on cloud technologies

Explain common attacks and vulnerabilities against specialized systems

Given a scenario, perform a social engineering or physical attack

Given a scenario, perform post-exploitation techniques

Module 4: Reporting and Communication

Compare and contrast important components of written reports

Given a scenario, analyze the findings and recommend the appropriate remediation within a report

Explain the importance of communication during the penetration testing process

Explain post-report delivery activities

Module 5: Tools and Code Analysis

Tools and Code Analysis

Given a scenario, analyze a script or code sample for use in a penetration test

Explain the use cases of the following tools during the phases of a penetration test