The CompTIA PenTest+ course is designed as an IT workforce certification and an intermediate credential for security professionals. Candidates receive training on penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and management skills necessary to determine the resiliency of the network against attacks. In addition, the course provides hands-on training for planning and scoping a penetration testing engagement, including vulnerability scanning, understanding legal and compliance requirements, analyzing results, and producing a written report with remediation techniques.
Objectives
This course can benefit you in two ways. If you intend to pass the CompTIA PenTest+ (Exam PT0-003) certification examination, this course can be a significant part of your preparation. But certification is not the only key to professional success in the field of server management. Today's job market demands individuals have demonstrable skills, and the information and activities in this course can help you build your penetration testing skill set so that you can confidently perform your duties in a security consultant or penetration tester job role. On course completion, you will be able to:
Scope organizational/customer requirements.
Define the rules of engagement.
Footprint and gather intelligence.
Evaluate human and physical vulnerabilities.
Prepare the vulnerability scan.
Scan logical vulnerabilities.
Analyze scan results.
Avoid detection and cover tracks.
Exploit the LAN and cloud.
Test wireless networks.
Target mobile devices.
Attack specialized systems.
Perform web application-based attacks.
Perform system hacking.
Script and software development.
Leverage the attack: pivot and penetrate.
Communicate during the PenTesting process.
Summarize report components.
Recommend remediation.
Perform post-report delivery activities.
Target Audience
This course is ideal for:
IT professionals responsible for securing networks, systems, and applications.
Security administrators, network administrators, and system engineers.
Individuals pursuing a cybersecurity career or planning to earn advanced certifications such as CompTIA CySA+, CASP+, or CISSP.
Organizations seeking to train teams on fundamental security and risk management concepts.
Prerequisites
Foundational Knowledge:
Understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, subnetting, routing, and switching.
Basic familiarity with Windows, Linux, and macOS operating systems.
Knowledge of common security principles such as access control, encryption, and authentication.
Recommended Certifications:
CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent knowledge in information security fundamentals.
(Optional) CompTIA Network+ certification for deeper network understanding.
Professional Experience: Minimum of 3–4 years of hands-on information security or related experience.
Objectives
Scoping Organizational/Customer Requirements
Defining the Rules of Engagement
Footprinting and Gathering Intelligence
Evaluating Human and Physical Vulnerabilities
Preparing the Vulnerability Scan
Scanning Logical Vulnerabilities
Analyzing Scanning Results
Avoiding Detection and Covering Tracks
Exploiting the LAN and Cloud
Testing Wireless Networks
Targeting Mobile Devices
Attacking Specialized Systems
Web Application-Based Attacks
Performing System Hacking
Scripting and Software Development
Leveraging the Attack: Pivot and Penetrate
Communicating During the PenTesting Process
Summarizing Report Components
Recommending Remediation
Performing Post-Report Delivery Activities
Scope
Duration: 5 days
Format: Lecture and hands-on labs
Certification Exam
Exam Code: PT0-003
Number of questions: maximum of 90, including multiple-choice and performance-based questions
