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PenTest+

This course will cover the topics of the PenTest+ certification exam, which validates the knowledge and skills required to plan and scope an assessment, understand legal and compliance requirements, perform vulnerability scanning and penetration testing using appropriate tools and techniques, and analyze the results. In addition, candidates will demonstrate their knowledge by producing a written report containing proposed remediation techniques and provide practical recommendations that can be effectively communicated to management. Technologies and trends of the IT industry will be covered to reinforce current best practices.

Course Overview

Overall Proficiency Level
2 - Intermediate
Course Catalog Number
CST C242
Course Prerequisites

None

Training Purpose
Skill Development
Specific Audience
All
Delivery Method
Online, Instructor-Led
Classroom
Course Location

12901 Euclid St
3rd Floor
Garden Grove, CA 92840

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Learning Objectives

  • Explain the penetration process, including planning and scoping, information gathering, and identifying vulnerability.
  • Demonstrate how to use appropriate tools and techniques to perform vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.
  • Explain appropriate reporting techniques to communicate penetration test results to management.

    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):

    Specialty Areas

    • Exploitation Analysis

    Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.

    Feedback

    If you would like to provide feedback on this course, please e-mail the NICCS team at NICCS@mail.cisa.dhs.gov. Please keep in mind that NICCS does not own this course or accept payment for course entry. If you have questions related to the details of this course, such as cost, prerequisites, how to register, etc., please contact the course training provider directly. You can find course training provider contact information by following the link that says “Visit course page for more information...” on this page.

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