CompTIA Pentest+ ( PT0-002)

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The CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) course is a comprehensive training program designed for cybersecurity professionals seeking to master penetration testing skills. It prepares learners for the PenTest+ certification, focusing on the latest techniques and methodologies used to assess and improve the security of IT systems.Module 1: Planning and Scoping covers the essentials of governance, risk, compliance, and the criticality of scoping, while emphasizing the ethical mindset required in the field. Module 2: Information Gathering and Vulnerability Scanning delves into reconnaissance methods and vulnerability assessment. Module 3: Attacks and Exploits teaches how to perform a variety of attacks, including network, wireless, application, cloud, and social engineering exploits. Module 4: Reporting and Communication addresses the creation of detailed reports and effective communication, which are key to the penetration testing process. Lastly, Module 5: Tools and Code Analysis covers scripting, code analysis, and the use of tools across different test phases.By undergoing CompTIA PenTest training and earning the CompTIA PenTest+ certification, learners can validate their skills as proficient penetration testers, capable of identifying, exploiting, and reporting on vulnerabilities in various IT environments.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Understand governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) in the context of Penetration Testing to align security objectives with business needs.
  • Define the scope of penetration tests to meet organizational or customer requirements, ensuring tests are ethical and professional.
  • Conduct passive and active reconnaissance to gather information on targets without detection and analyze the results to prepare for penetration tests.
  • Perform comprehensive vulnerability scans and interpret the results to identify potential security weaknesses.
  • Execute network, wireless, application-based, and cloud technology attacks, understanding common attack vectors and methodologies.
  • Identify and exploit vulnerabilities in specialized systems, including IoT, industrial control systems, and embedded devices.
  • Apply social engineering and physical attack techniques in scenarios to assess human and physical security measures.
  • Utilize post-exploitation techniques to determine the potential impact of a breach and maintain access to compromised systems.
  • Develop and deliver detailed reports that document the findings of penetration tests and recommend remediation strategies.
  • Analyze and use scripts, code samples, and various Penetration Testing tools to automate tasks and enhance the testing process.