PenTest+ Course Objectives

• 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.
• This course is for IT candidates preparing to take the CompTIA PenTest+ certification exam EXAM PT0-002.
• 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.

Technical Areas Covered:

• Planning and Scoping
• Information Gathering
• Vulnerability Scanning
• Attacks and Exploits
• Reporting and Communication
• Tools and Code Analysis

Target Audience & Job Roles:

• Penetration Tester
• Security Consultant
• Cloud Penetration Tester
• Web App Penetration Tester
• Cloud Security Specialist
• Network & Security Specialist
• Information Security Engineer
• Security Analyst

Skills & Knowledge:

• Plan and scope a penetration testing engagement
• Understand legal and compliance requirements
• Perform vulnerability scanning and penetration testing
• Analyze penetration testing results
• Produce a written report containing proposed remediation techniques
• Effectively communicate results to the management team, and provide practical recommendations

PenTest+ Course Benefits:

• PenTest+ exam not only covers hands-on penetration testing and vulnerability assessment, but includes management skills used to plan, scope, and manage weaknesses, not just exploit them.
• PenTest+ is unique because our certification requires a candidate to demonstrate the hands-on ability and knowledge to test devices in new environments such as the cloud and mobile, in addition to traditional desktops and servers.
• CompTIA 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.

Herotec Training Key Features:

• Certified Trainers
• Official Courseware
• Course Knowledge setup to ensure “Learn by Doing”
• Downloadable files, links and checklists & more resources
• Affordable prices
• Flexibility

About the exam:

• Required exam: PT0-002
• Number of questions: Maximum of 90
• Types of questions: Multiple-choice
• Exam duration: 185 minutes
• Recommended experience: CompTIA Security + or equivalent knowledge
• Passing score: 750 (on a scale of 100-900)

Course Outlines:

Lesson 1: Scoping Organizational/Customer Requirements

Lesson 2: Defining the Rules of Engagement

Lesson 3: Foot printing and Gathering Intelligence

Lesson 4: Evaluating Human and Physical Vulnerabilities

Lesson 5: Preparing the Vulnerability Scan

Lesson 6: Scanning Logical Vulnerabilities

Lesson 7: Analyzing Scanning Results

Lesson 8: Avoiding Detection and Covering Tracks

Lesson 9: Exploiting the LAN and Cloud

Lesson 10: Testing Wireless Networks

Lesson 11: Targeting Mobile Devices

Lesson 12: Attacking Specialized Systems

Lesson 13: Web Application-Based Attacks

Lesson 14: Performing System Hacking

Lesson 15: Scripting and Software Development

Lesson 16: Leveraging the Attack: Pivot and Penetrate

Lesson 17: Communicating During the PenTesting Process

Lesson 18: Summarizing Report Components

Lesson 19: Recommending Remediation

Lesson 20: Performing Post-Report Delivery Activities