• Online, Instructor-Led
Course Description

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):

Feedback

If you would like to provide feedback for this course, please e-mail the NICCS SO at NICCS@hq.dhs.gov.