Course description
CompTIA PenTest+ (PenTest)
Course Overview:
As security breaches continue to make headlines, organizations are increasingly investing in penetration testing (pen testing) to identify and address vulnerabilities in their systems. The CompTIA PenTest+ certification course is designed to equip IT professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to conduct effective penetration tests and assess the security posture of organizations.
What You'll Learn:
- Introduction to penetration testing concepts and methodologies
- Understanding the penetration testing process, including scoping, reconnaissance, vulnerability assessment, exploitation, and post-exploitation
- Techniques for conducting passive and active reconnaissance
- Identifying and exploiting common network, application, and system vulnerabilities
- Performing password attacks, privilege escalation, and lateral movement
- Utilizing various penetration testing tools and frameworks
- Analyzing and reporting findings from penetration tests
- Adhering to ethical and legal considerations in penetration testing activities
Course Format:
- Virtual Instructor-led training sessions
- Hands-on labs and practical exercises
- Simulated penetration testing scenarios and challenges
- Real-world case studies and examples
- Interactive discussions and Q&A sessions
- Comprehensive study materials and resources
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Prerequisites:
- CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent knowledge and experience
- Basic understanding of networking, operating systems, and security concepts
- Familiarity with cybersecurity tools and techniques is recommended but not required
Who Should Attend:
- Security analysts, engineers, and consultants
- Network and system administrators
- IT professionals responsible for security assessments and testing
- Ethical hackers and cybersecurity enthusiasts
- Anyone interested in pursuing a career in penetration testing or enhancing their cybersecurity skills
Outcome / Qualification etc.
After completing this course, you will be able to plan, conduct, analyze, and report on penetration tests, including the ability to:
- 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.
Course Benefits:
- Preparation for the CompTIA PenTest+ (PenTest) certification exam
- Advanced skills in penetration testing and vulnerability assessment
- Ability to identify and mitigate security risks effectively
- Enhanced understanding of ethical hacking principles and practices
- Career advancement opportunities in cybersecurity and information security roles
Don't miss this opportunity to become a certified penetration tester and help organizations safeguard their digital assets with the CompTIA PenTest+ certification course!
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