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Planning and Scoping Information gathering and vulnerability scanning Attacks and Exploits Reporting and Communication Tools and Code Analysis

CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) Certification

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Exam Details

85

Number of Questions

165 Minutes

Exam Duration

MCQ's

Exam Format

750/900

Passing Marks

Description

Intermediate-level global cybersecurity certification provided by CompTIA for cybersecurity professionals looking for careers in Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Management. PenTest+ provides the necessary skills to determine the resiliency of the network against malicious actors.

PenTest+ provides problem-solving skills required to:
Plan and scope a penetration testing engagement
Understand legal and compliance requirements
Perform vulnerability scanning and penetration testing using appropriate tools and techniques, and then analyze the results
Produce a written report containing proposed remediation techniques, effectively communicate results to the management team, and provide practical recommendations

Course Objective

Deeper understanding of performing penetration testing and vulnerability scanning.
Analysis of the results and data to communicate results through effective reporting.
Analysis of the importance of planning and key aspects of compliance
Explore the network, wireless, RF vulnerabilities and physical security attacks while performing post-exploitation techniques.
Learn about penetration testing through various coding scripts such as Python, Ruby, Bash and PowerShell to gather information from the tool.
Understand the pliability of the network to vulnerable attacks and know-how to control and eliminate them.
Knowledge of improving the overall IT security of an organization

Prerequisite

None, however, PenTest+ is intended to follow CompTIA Security+ or equivalent experience and has a technical, hands-on focus.
Any professional working or wanting to switch careers in the field of Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing can pursue the exam.

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