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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.
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.
Course objectives
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Plan and scope penetration tests
- Conduct reconnaissance and enumeration
- 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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