CompTIA Pentest+
Online Certification Course from Password Technical College
Program Description
The CompTIA PenTest+ will certify the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to plan and scope a penetration testing engagement including vulnerability scanning, understand legal and compliance requirements, analyze results, and produce a written report with remediation techniques.
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The goal of the course is to prepare students to pass the CompTIA Pentest + PT0-002 exam, which is the gateway to obtaining the CompTIA Pentest + certification.
Entry Level
Advanced
Program Objectives
After completing this program, learners will be able to:
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Planning and Scoping: Understand the key concepts of planning and scoping penetration tests, including engagement interactions and compliance requirements.
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Information Gathering and Vulnerability Identification: Learn to gather information and identify vulnerabilities through various techniques and tools.
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Attacks and Exploits: Gain knowledge on conducting attacks and exploits to compromise systems and applications using advanced tools and methodologies.
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Reporting and Communication: Develop skills to create detailed reports and effectively communicate findings to stakeholders, including recommendations for remediation.
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Tools and Code Analysis: Become proficient in analyzing and utilizing penetration testing tools and scripts to automate processes and uncover vulnerabilities.
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Certification Opportunities
Obtaining the CompTIA PenTest+ certification opens several career opportunities including roles as a Penetration Tester, Security Consultant, and Vulnerability Analyst. Penetration Testers conduct simulated attacks to identify and resolve security vulnerabilities. Security Consultants provide expert advice on security strategies and best practices. Vulnerability Analysts focus on identifying and mitigating system and network vulnerabilities. These roles are in high demand across various industries, particularly in IT and cybersecurity sectors.