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CompTIA PenTest+ (Preparation for Exam PT0-002)
Duration
5 Days
Course
COMP-240
Available Formats
Classroom Training, Online Training
Course Description
Overview
CompTIA PenTest+ is for cybersecurity professionals tasked with penetration testing and vulnerability management. CompTIA PenTest+ is the only exam on the market covering hands-on vulnerability assessment, scanning and analysis, as well as planning, scoping, and managing weaknesses.Security remains one of the hottest topics in IT and other industries. It seems that each week brings news of some new breach of privacy or security. As organizations scramble to protect themselves and their customers, 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.
In this course, students will be introduced to some general concepts and methodologies related to pen testing, and they will work their way through a simulated pen test for a fictitious company.
This course can also assist them if they are pursuing the CompTIA PenTest+ certification, as tested in exam PT0-002. The course is designed to provide content and activities that correlate to the exam objectives, and therefore can be a resource as you prepare for the examination.
Exam Details:
- Maximum of 85 questions
- Performance-based and multiple choice
- 165 minutes
- Passing Score: 750 (on a scale of 100-900)
Objectives
After completing the CompTIA PenTest+ (Preparation for Exam PT0-002) course, students will be able to:
- Plan and scope penetration tests.
- Conduct passive reconnaissance.
- Perform non-technical tests to gather information.
- Conduct active reconnaissance.
- Analyze vulnerabilities.
- Penetrate networks.
- Exploit host-based vulnerabilities.
- Test applications.
- Complete post-exploit tasks.
- Analyze and report pen test results.
Audience
This course is designed for IT professionals who want to develop penetration testing skills to enable them to identify information-system vulnerabilities and effective remediation techniques for those vulnerabilities. Target students who also need to offer practical recommendations for action to properly protect information systems and their contents will derive those skills from this course.
This course is also designed for individuals who are preparing to take the CompTIA PenTest+ certification exam PT0-002, or who plan to use PenTest+ as the foundation for more advanced security certifications or career roles. Individuals seeking this certification should have three to four years of hands-on experience performing penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, and vulnerability management.
Prerequisites
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To ensure their success in this course, students should have:
Intermediate knowledge of information security concepts, including but not limited to identity and access management (IAM), cryptographic concepts and implementations, computer networking concepts and implementations, and common security technologies.
Practical experience in securing various computing environments, including small to medium businesses, as well as enterprise environments.
Recommended experience: 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.
For this course, students will need one Windows Server® 2016 computer and one Kali Linux™.
Topics
Lesson 1: Planning and Scoping Penetration Tests
- Topic A: Introduction to Penetration Testing Concepts
- Topic B: Plan a Pen Test Engagement
- Topic C: Scope and Negotiate a Pen Test Engagement
- Topic D: Prepare for a Pen Test Engagement
- Topic A: Gather Background Information
- Topic B: Prepare Background Findings for Next Steps
- Topic A: Perform Social Engineering Tests
- Topic B: Perform Physical Security Tests on Facilities
- Topic A: Scan Networks
- Topic B: Enumerate Targets
- Topic C: Scan for Vulnerabilities
- Topic D: Analyze Basic Scripts
- Topic A: Analyze Vulnerability Scan Results
- Topic B: Leverage Information to Prepare for Exploitation
- Topic A: Exploit Network-Based Vulnerabilities
- Topic B: Exploit Wireless and RF-Based Vulnerabilities
- Topic C: Exploit Specialized Systems
- Topic A: Exploit Windows-Based Vulnerabilities
- Topic B: Exploit *nix-Based Vulnerabilities
- Topic A: Exploit Web Application Vulnerabilities
- Topic B: Test Source Code and Compiled Apps
- Topic A: Use Lateral Movement Techniques
- Topic B: Use Persistence Techniques
- Topic C: Use Anti-Forensics Techniques
- Topic A: Analyze Pen Test Data
- Topic B: Develop Recommendations for Mitigation Strategies
- Topic C: Write and Handle Reports
- Topic D: Conduct Post-Report-Delivery Activities
Related Courses
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CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) Basic Bundle
COMP-BB-PT0002- Duration: 360
- Delivery Format: Exam Vouchers, Self-Paced Training
- Price: 977.00 USD
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CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) Exam Prep Bundle
COMP-EPB-PT0002- Duration: 360
- Delivery Format: Exam Vouchers, Self-Paced Training
- Price: 1,188.00 USD
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You must register and take your exam prior to the voucher expiration date.Voucher expiration dates cannot be extended under any circumstances.Certification exam retirement dates supersede voucher expiration dates. CompTIA may retire certifications and corresponding exams prior to voucher expiration dates.
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Redeem your voucher to schedule your CompTIA certification exam on the Pearson VUE website.
You must register and take your exam prior to the voucher expiration date.Voucher expiration dates cannot be extended under any circumstances.Certification exam retirement dates supersede voucher expiration dates. CompTIA may retire certifications and corresponding exams prior to voucher expiration dates.
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