CompTIA PenTest+
Course Code: PEN5PLS
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Who is this course for
Delegates looking to possess the skills, knowledge, and ability to perform penetration testing tasks on systems. PenTest+ exam also includes management skills used to plan, scope, and manage weaknesses, not just exploit them.
Purpose of the course
To build on security basics by covering various penetration tests for different technologies and network components.
You will learn how to
- Undertake penetration testing through several coding scripts like Bash, PowerShell, Python, etc., and accumulate data from the tool
- Conduct data accumulation and enumeration
- Utilise networks and systems during a Pentest
- Plan a compensive penetration test
- Diagnose RF vulnerabilities, wireless, and physical security attacks
- Compare and contradict diverse use cases of tools
- Examine tool output or information concerned with a penetration test
- Execute the post-exploitation methods
Benefits for you as an individual
PenTest+ is a CompTIA qualification and as such is internationally recognised, this course can lead to further qualifications in security and is useful for a wide variety of career paths.
You will have 12 Months Access to CompTIA's CertMaster Learn, Labs & Practice, CompTIA's online knowledge assessment and certification exam practice and preparation system.
Benefits for your organisation
While having a general awareness of security and implementing various controls is great, but unless you have staff with the skill to test your security, you can't guarantee you are protected from attacks. The reports generated from Pen Tests can inform business decisions and give stakeholders peace of mind.
Prerequisites
Network+, Security+ or equivalent knowledge. Minimum of 3-4 years of hands-on information security or related experience. While there is no required prerequisite, PenTest+ is intended to follow CompTIA Security+ or equivalent experience and has a technical, hands-on focus.Planning and Scoping
- Rules of Engagement.
- Escalation Path.
- Budget.
- Analysis and timelines.
- Resources.
Key Concepts
- Contracts.
- Environmental Differences.
- Authorisation.
Network Scanning
- Wireless standards and vulnerabilities.
- Network Discovery.
- Port Scanning.
- Enumeration.
Vulnerabilities
- Researching.
- Remote Scanning.
- Web & Databases.
Mobile Devices & Apps
- iOS and Android Architecture.
- Mobile Pen Tests.
- Security Testing.
- Software Assurance.
Network Attacks
- DNS.
- DDoS.
- Layer 2 Attacks.
- Common Protocols.
Wireless Attacks
- Wireless Encryption.
- Cracking WEP.
- MiTM.
Web & Database Attacks
- Server Side.
- Client Side.
- HTML Injection.
Local Host Vulnerabilities
- OS.
- Post-exploitation.
- Services.
- Extraction.
Physical Pen Testing
- People.
- Environmental.
- Device Security.
Governance and Policy
- Pen Test Reports.
- Delivery activities.
- Communication.
Additional Exam Information
The CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-003) exam is CompulsoryYou will receive an exam voucher after your course which is valid for 12 months.
We highly recommend that you continue with post course self-study and utilise CertMaster Practice before you sit the examination.
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