Course Overview
High-level description: The CompTIA PenTest+ certification is an industry-recognized credential that validates the skills necessary to perform penetration testing and vulnerability management. Our blended learning bundles combine custom self-paced online instructor lead training (ILT) courses with CompTIA’s official CertMaster Learn training and Integrated CertMaster Labs, over a 12-month period. This approach ensures a thorough understanding by offering theoretical knowledge and practical skills, leading to better retention and mastery of penetration testing concepts. The bundle also includes an exam voucher and an exam pass guarantee.
Recommended Study Sequence: We recommend you start with ITI’s Custom Online Self-Paced ILT followed by the integrated CompTIA CertMaster Learn and Labs.
CTI Custom Online Self-Paced ILT with Labs Description: Master penetration testing with our CompTIA PenTest+ Online Self-Paced ILT Course, designed for aspiring penetration testers, security consultants, and IT professionals. This course offers comprehensive content delivered through engaging video lessons, quizzes, and hands-on labs. Once purchased, you have 12 months’ access to the course.
Course Highlights:
- Duration: 34+ hours
- Content: 200+ On-demand Videos
- Exam Prep: 240+ Prep Questions
- Certificate of Completion for CompTIA PenTest+
Topics Areas Included:
- Penetration Test Engagement
- Passive Reconnaissance:
- Active Reconnaissance
- Physical Security
- Social Engineering
- Vulnerability Scan Analysis
- Password Cracking
- Network Penetration Testing
- Exploitation of Windows and Linux Systems
- Web Application Testing
Modules:
- Module 1 – The Pen Test Engagement
- Module 2 – Passive Reconnaissance
- Module 3 – Active Reconnaissance
- Module 4 – Physical Security
- Module 5 – Social Engineering
- Module 6 – Vulnerability Scan Analysis
- Module 7 – Password Cracking
- Module 8 – Penetrating Wired Networks
- Module 9 – Penetrating Wireless Networks
- Module 10 – Windows Exploits
- Module 11 – Linux Exploits
- Module 12 – Mobile Devices
- Module 13 – Specialized Systems
- Module 14 – Scripts
- Module 15 – Application Testing
- Module 16 – Web App Exploits
- Module 17 – Lateral Movement
- Module 18 – Persistence
- Module 19 – Cover Your Tracks
- Module 20 – The Report
- Module 21 – Post Engagement Cleanup
Labs included (15 hours):
- Planning and Preparing for a Penetration Test Engagement
- Using the Metasploit Framework
- Performing Social Engineering
- Conducting Passive Reconnaissance for Vulnerabilities in a Network
- Conducting Active Reconnaissance for Vulnerabilities in a Network
- Perform Vulnerability Scan and Analyze Vulnerability Scan Results
- Exploiting the Network Vulnerabilities
- Exploiting Desktop Systems Vulnerabilities
- Exploit Web Application Vulnerabilities
- Performing Password Attacks
- Exploiting Discovered Vulnerabilities
- Work with Various Tools
- Performing Physical Security
- Working with Scripts
- Complete Post Exploit Tasks
- Analyzing and Reporting the Pen Test Results
CompTIA CertMaster Learn and Labs Description: CertMaster Learn and Labs for CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) provides a comprehensive eLearning experience, helping learners gain the knowledge and practical skills necessary to be successful on CompTIA certification exams and in their IT career. The learning plan includes:
- Scoping Organization/Customer Requirements
- Defining the Rules of Engagement
- Footprinting and Gathering Intelligence
- Evaluating Human and Physical Vulnerabilities
- Preparing the Vulnerability Scan
- Scanning Logical Vulnerabilities
- Analyzing Scanning Results
- Avoiding Detection and Covering Tracks
- Exploiting the LAN and Cloud
- Testing Wireless Networks
- Targeting Mobile Devices
- Attacking Specialized Systems
- Web Application-Based Attacks
- Performing System Hacking
- Scripting and Software Development
- Leveraging the Attack: Pivot and Penetrate
- Communicating During the PenTesting Process
- Summarizing Report Components
- Recommending Remediation
- Performing Post-Report Delivery Activities
Integrated Labs:
- Exploring the Lab Environment
- Gathering Intelligence
- Performing Social Engineering using SET
- Discovering Information using Nmap
- Performing Vulnerability Scans and Analysis
- Penetrating an Internal Network
- Exploiting Web Authentication
- Exploiting Weaknesses in a Website
- Exploiting Weaknesses in a Database
- Using SQL Injection
- Performing an AitM Attack
- Performing Password Attacks
- Using Reverse and Bind Shells
- Performing Post-Exploitation Activities
- Establishing Persistence
- Performing Lateral Movement
License Information:
- One license provides access to CertMaster Learn for PenTest+ (PT0-002) with CertMaster Labs integrated throughout the course and ITI Custom course and labs.
- Once activated, the license is valid for 12 months.
- Access keys must be redeemed within 12 months of purchase.
How to Access CertMaster Learn integrated with CertMaster Labs: An access key and instructions will be sent via email after your purchase is complete.
Exam Voucher and Exam Pass Guarantee: This bundle includes an exam voucher and an exam pass guarantee: if you don’t pass the exam on the first try, we will provide another 12 months of access to our custom online self-paced ILT. To qualify for the exam pass guarantee, you must show proof of completing all training materials, including course content, labs, and practice prep questions, before taking your exam.