CompTIA PenTest+ Certification (PT0-002)

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Overview

The CompTIA PenTest+ certification validates the skills required to plan and scope penetration testing engagements, understand legal and compliance requirements, perform vulnerability scanning and penetration testing using appropriate tools and techniques, and effectively report and communicate the results. This comprehensive course prepares you for the CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) exam, covering the most up-to-date penetration testing methodologies, including hands-on experience with the latest tools and techniques. The CompTIA PenTest+ certification demonstrates your ability to identify, exploit, report, and manage vulnerabilities on a network and is a globally recognized credential for ethical hackers and penetration testers.  

 

What Will I Learn?

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Plan and scope penetration testing engagements.
  • Understand legal and compliance requirements related to penetration testing.
  • Perform vulnerability scanning and penetration testing using appropriate tools and techniques.
  • Analyze the results of penetration tests and identify vulnerabilities.
  • Effectively report and communicate the findings of penetration tests to stakeholders.
  • Understand and utilize various penetration testing tools and techniques.
  • Conduct information gathering and reconnaissance.
  • Exploit vulnerabilities and weaknesses in systems and networks.
  • Perform post-exploitation techniques.
  • Analyze and report on the results of penetration testing engagements.
  • Understand and apply scripting concepts relevant to penetration testing.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

  • IT security professionals seeking to specialize in penetration testing and ethical hacking.
  • Individuals aiming to pursue a career as a penetration tester or vulnerability analyst.
  • Security consultants, network security specialists, and security engineers who want to enhance their offensive security skills.
  • Anyone who wants to earn the globally recognized CompTIA PenTest+ certification.

Materials Included

  • Comprehensive video lectures covering all PT0-002 exam objectives.
  • Downloadable study guides and notes aligned with the official CompTIA PenTest+ exam objectives.
  • Practice quizzes and exams to assess your knowledge and readiness.
  • Access to online discussion forums for peer interaction and support.

Requirements/Instructions

  • Basic computer literacy and familiarity with operating systems, networking, and security concepts.
  • CompTIA recommends having a Network+ and Security+ certification or equivalent knowledge, plus 3-4 years of hands-on information security or related experience. However, these are not mandatory prerequisites.
  • A strong desire to learn and a commitment to completing the course.
  • A reliable internet connection for accessing course materials and online resources.
  • (Optional) A computer for practicing penetration testing techniques and using security tools.
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What Will You Learn?

  • What Will I Learn?
  • By the end of this course, you will be able to:
  • Plan and scope penetration testing engagements.
  • Understand legal and compliance requirements related to penetration testing.
  • Perform vulnerability scanning and penetration testing using appropriate tools and techniques.
  • Analyze the results of penetration tests and identify vulnerabilities.
  • Effectively report and communicate the findings of penetration tests to stakeholders.
  • Understand and utilize various penetration testing tools and techniques.
  • Conduct information gathering and reconnaissance.
  • Exploit vulnerabilities and weaknesses in systems and networks.
  • Perform post-exploitation techniques.
  • Analyze and report on the results of penetration testing engagements.
  • Understand and apply scripting concepts relevant to penetration testing.

Course Content

Topic 1: Planning and Scoping (14%)
Explain the importance of planning for an engagement, explain the key aspects of compliance frameworks, and explain the importance of scoping an engagement properly, explain the key aspects of an engagement.

  • Lesson 1.1: Explain the importance of planning for an engagement.
  • Lesson 1.2: Explain the key aspects of compliance frameworks.
  • Lesson 1.3: Explain the importance of scoping an engagement properly.
  • Lesson 1.4: Explain the key aspects of an engagement.

Topic 2: Information Gathering and Vulnerability Identification (22%)
Conduct information gathering using appropriate techniques, perform and analyze the results of a vulnerability scan, and leverage information to prepare for exploitation.

Topic 3: Attacks and Exploits (30%)
Compare and contrast social engineering attacks, exploit various types of vulnerabilities, and summarize scripting and software development concepts.

Topic 4: Penetration Testing Tools (17%)
Conduct information gathering with various tools, analyze the output of common testing tools, and explain the basic concepts of scripting.

Topic 5: Reporting and Communication (17%)
Explain the importance of reporting and communication during the penetration testing process, analyze and report on the results of a penetration testing engagement, and explain post-engagement activities.

Final Quizzes:
Quiz: CompTIA PenTest+ Practice Exam 1 (PT0-002) Quiz: CompTIA PenTest+ Practice Exam 2 (PT0-002) Quiz: CompTIA PenTest+ Practice Exam 3 (PT0-002)

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