The CompTIA PenTest+ Training is designed to provide advanced skills and knowledge required for performing effective penetration testing and ethical hacking. This course covers a range of topics including planning and scoping, information gathering, vulnerability identification, exploitation, and reporting. Participants will learn to use industry-standard tools and techniques to assess the security of networks, systems, and applications. The training emphasizes hands-on practice through practical labs and real-world scenarios to build proficiency in identifying and addressing security weaknesses. Ideal for IT professionals and security analysts, the CompTIA PenTest+ Training prepares candidates for the CompTIA PenTest+ certification exam, demonstrating their expertise in conducting thorough and effective penetration tests.
Learning Objectives
After taking this course, you 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 penetration test results
Framework Connections
The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):
Competency Areas
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