The CompTIA PenTest+ Certification Training Course is provided by SGL. Organizations looking for protection are finding that penetration testing is a useful new skill set, and individuals who possess it are finding that it is increasingly profitable.
Course Objectives
- Scoping & Planning.
• Data collection and vulnerability analysis.
• Attacks and Take-Aways.
• Communicating and Reporting.
• Code analysis and tools.
Prerequisites
You need possess the following in order to succeed in this course:
- A moderate understanding of information security principles, such as identity and access management (IAM), computer networking, cryptography, and standard security technologies, among others.
- practical knowledge of protecting a range of computer environments, including corporate and small-to medium-sized commercial settings.
- CompTIA Security+® Training will provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary to reach this level.
- A minimum of three to four years of practical experience doing penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, and vulnerability management is required for those pursuing the CompTIA PenTest+ certification.
Course Outline
Planning and Scoping
- Planning and Scoping Compare and contrast governance, risk, and compliance concept
- Explain the importance of scoping and organizational/customer requirements
- Given a scenario, demonstrate an ethical hacking mindset by maintaining professionalism and integrity
Information Gathering and Vulnerability Scanning
- Given a scenario, perform passive reconnaissance
- Given a scenario, perform active reconnaissance
- Given a scenario, analyze the results of a reconnaissance exercise
- Given a scenario, perform vulnerability scanning
Attacks and Exploits
- Given a scenario, research attack vectors and perform network attacks
- Given a scenario, research attack vectors and perform wireless attacks
- Given a scenario, research attack vectors and perform application-based attacks
- Given a scenario, research attack vectors and perform attacks on cloud technologies
- Explain common attacks and vulnerabilities against specialized systems
- Given a scenario, perform a social engineering or physical attack
- Given a scenario, perform post-exploitation techniques
Reporting and Communication
- Compare and contrast important components of written reports
- Given a scenario, analyze the findings and recommend the appropriate remediation within a report
- Explain the importance of communication during the penetration testing process
- Explain post-report delivery activities
Tools and Code Analysis
- Tools and Code Analysis
- Given a scenario, analyze a script or code sample for use in a penetration test
- Explain the use cases of the following tools during the phases of a penetration test
Overview
The ability to conduct penetration testing is an emerging skill set that is becoming ever more valuable to the organizations seeking protection and ever more lucrative for those who possess these skills as they scramble to protect themselves and their customers against privacy or security breaches. You will learn about the fundamental ideas and procedures of pen testing in this course, and you will navigate a mock pen test conducted for a fictional business.
IT workers may gain the skills required for successful penetration testing and pass the PenTest+ certification exam by enrolling in the CompTIA PenTest+ training course. Planning, data collection, assaults and exploits, reporting tools, and code analysis are all covered in the course. It is expected of participants to possess a moderate understanding of information security principles and hands-on expertise in safeguarding diverse computer settings.
The objectives of cybersecurity analysts, ethical hackers, security consultants, and IT professionals who are eager to expand their cybersecurity knowledge are addressed by this CompTIA PenTest+ Training. People may prioritise improving their ability to conduct penetration tests, spot security flaws, and make suggestions to strengthen an organization’s overall security posture by enrolling in the CompTIA PenTest+ Course.
Completing this course successfully and passing the test will provide you the CompTIA PenTest+ certification.
This course is designed for you if you are pursuing the CompTIA PenTest+ certification, as tested in exam PT0-002 and also if you are considering job roles as the following: Penetration Tester, Vulnerability Tester, Security Analyst , Vulnerability Assessment Analyst, Network Security Operations , Application Security Vulnerability etc.
