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CompTIA PenTest+ – Self-paced (Incl. Exam & Practice Voucher)
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Introduction
PenTest+ assesses the most up-to-date penetration testing, and vulnerability assessment and management skills necessary to determine the resiliency of the network against attacks.
Delegates will learn how to plan, analyse, and report on penetration tests. This course can also assist delegates who pursuing the CompTIA PenTest+ certification, as tested in exam PT0-003. The course is designed to provide content and activities that correlate to the exam objectives, and therefore can be a resource as you prepare for the examination.
PenTest+ is compliant with ISO 17024 standards and approved by the US DoD to meet directive 8140/8570.01-M requirements. Regulators and government rely on ANSI accreditation, because it provides confidence and trust in the outputs of an accredited program.
Over 2.3 million CompTIA ISO/ANSI-accredited exams have been delivered since January 1, 2011.
Self-Paced Learning for Flexible Education
We understand that everyone has different learning preferences and schedules. This is why we are excited to introduce our self-paced learning option, designed to provide you with the flexibility to learn at your own pace and on your own terms.
Why Choose Our Self-Paced Learning?
Flexible Scheduling: Learn at your own pace, on your own schedule, without the constraints of fixed class times. This allows you to balance your education with work, personal commitments, and other responsibilities.
Personalized Learning Experience: Tailor your learning journey to your individual needs and preferences, focusing on areas where you need the most improvement.
Comprehensive Curriculum: Access the same high-quality content and hands-on training as in our instructor-led classes, ensuring you receive a thorough understanding of IT concepts.
Interactive Resources: Benefit from a variety of learning materials, including video lectures, interactive quizzes, and practical exercises, designed to enhance your understanding and retention of the material.
Career Advancement: Gain the skills and certification needed to advance your career in IT, with the added convenience of self-paced learning that fits into your lifestyle.
Audience profile
The CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-003) certification is designed for cybersecurity professionals who specialise in penetration testing and vulnerability assessment. It is ideal for individuals who want to develop hands-on offensive security skills, including ethical hacking, exploit techniques, and security consulting. The course is ideal for:
- Penetration testers
- Security Analysts
- Vulnerability Assessment Experts
- Cybersecurity Consultants
- IT Professionals seeking advanced security roles
Pre-requisites
Candidates should have three to four years of hands-on experience in penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and security management.
While there are no strict prerequisites, CompTIA Security+ (Exam SY0-701) or equivalent knowledge is recommended.
What Is CertMaster Learn?
CertMaster Learn is a self-paced, comprehensive online learning experience that helps you gain the knowledge and practical skills necessary to be successful on your CompTIA certification exam, and in your IT career.
Interactive and flexible, CertMaster Learn is the ideal first step in your training journey. Instructional lessons are combined with videos, practice questions, and performance-based questions to provide hours of content aligned with the CompTIA exam objectives. A Learning Plan helps you stay on track with your studies, while robust analytics bring awareness of your strengths and weaknesses.
What is included?
- Lessons cover all exam objectives with integrated videos
- Hundreds of practice questions test your knowledge
- Performance-based questions apply what you’ve learned in a scenario
- Flashcards ensure you know the terminology and acronyms required for the exam
- The Learning Plan keeps you on track with your studies
- One CompTIA CertMaster Learn for license for the purchased course – 1 year access
- One CompTIA CertMaster LABS for the purchased course – 1 year access
- One CompTIA Exam Voucher valid for – 1 year access
- One CompTIA CertMaster Practice licence is valid – 1 year access
How to Access CertMaster Learn?
An access key and instructions will be sent via email after your purchase is complete.
You may then login anytime at https://login.comptia.org/training-products
Course objectives
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Plan and scope penetration tests
- Conduct passive reconnaissance
- Perform non-technical tests to gather information
- Conduct active reconnaissance
- Analyse vulnerabilities
- Penetrate networks
- Exploit host-based vulnerabilities
- Test applications
- Complete post-exploit tasks
- Analyse and report pen test results
Course content
| Lesson 1: Penetration Testing: Before You Begin | |
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| Lesson 2: Applying Pre-Engagement Activities | |
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| Lesson 3: Enumeration and Reconnaissance | |
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| Lesson 4: Scanning and Identifying Vulnerabilities | |
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| Lesson 5: Conducting Pentest Attacks | |
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| Lesson 6: Web-based Attacks | |
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| Lesson 7: Enterprise Attacks | |
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| Lesson 8: Specialized Attacks | |
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| Lesson 9: Performing Penetration Testing Tasks | |
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| Lesson 10: Reporting and Recommendations | |
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Associated certifications and exam
This course will prepare delegates to write the CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-003 Exam. Successfully passing this exam will result in the attainment of the CompTIA PenTest+ Certification.
The CompTIA PenTest+ certification exam will certify the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to:
- Plan, scope, and perform information gathering as part of a penetration test
- Perform attacks that are aligned to and fulfil legal and compliance requirements
- Perform each phase of a penetration test using and modifying appropriate tools and use the appropriate tactics, techniques, and procedures
- Analyse the results of each phase of a penetration test to develop a written report, effectively communicate findings to stakeholders and provide practical recommendations
| Exam Details | |
| Exam Title | CompTIA PenTest+ |
| Number of Questions/Practical Challenges | 90 Questions |
| Recommended Experience | 3–4 years in a penetration tester job role |
| Test Duration | 2 Hours 45 Minutes |
| Test Format | Multiple choice questions and performance-based questions |
| Test Delivery | Pearson VUE Testing Centres OR Online Testing |
| Availability | Pearson VUE |
| Exam Prefix | PT0-003 |
| Passing Score | 750 (on a scale of 900) |
| Retirement | Three years after date of launch |
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