CompTIA PenTest+ (PenTest)

About this course

Learn to find weaknesses before attackers do. You will plan and scope engagements, define the rules of engagement, gather intelligence through passive and active reconnaissance and non-technical tests, analyse vulnerabilities and penetrate networks, preparing for CompTIA PenTest+.

What you'll learn

• Plan and scope penetration tests.
• Conduct passive reconnaissance.
• Perform non-technical tests to gather information.
• Conductive active reconnaissance.
• Analyze vulnerabilities.
• Penetrate networks.
• Exploit host-based vulnerabilities.
• Test applications.
• Complete post-exploit tasks.
• Analyze and report pen test results.

Curriculum

Who it's for

Security professionals moving into penetration testing and vulnerability assessment.

Before you start

• 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.

Prepares for

Part of these Alalamia diplomas

• Alalamia Diploma in Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing