CompTIA PenTest+ Certification Training

Course Description:

  The CompTIA PenTest+ Certification Training course is designed for students that want to earn their CompTIA PenTest+ Certification. Students are introduced to general
concepts and techniques related to pen testing, and they will work their way through a simulated pen test for a fictitious company.

Pen testing is a process of penetraing an organizations network in order to identify weaknesses in their cyber security measures. CompTIA PenTest+ Certification is credential earned to qualify students for intermedaite level positions as a Penetration Tester, Vulnerability tester and other Cyber Security positions. Practical skills are emphasized to ensure that practitioners are able to implement cybersecurity policies and frameworks. The certification meets the ISO 17024 standard and fulfills the U.S. DOD Directive 8570.01-M requirements.

The PenTest+ Certification training course will help students to prepare for the PT0-001 exam.

Topics covered in the course include:

• Plan and Scope Penetration Tests
• Conduct Active and Passive Reconnaissance
• Analyze Voulnerabilties
• Penetrate Networks
• Exploit Vounerabilities
• Test Applications
• Analyze and Report Results

Exam Prep Software: All CompTIA classes offered include access to web-based practice exams. CompTIA certification exams are very rigorous and challenging. By studying after the class and using these practice exams, students will greatly improve Their chances of passing the actual certification exam the first time.

Exam Pass Guarantee: All of the CompTIA certification classes we sell come with an Exam Pass Guarantee from the training provider. To receive the exam voucher students will need to take the Practice Test provided, and achieve and 85% or better in Certification Mode, prior to the release of the exam voucher. The practice test is typically ordered the first day of class and emailed to each student. Once the student emails exam@onlc.com with proof of the 85% or better, the exam voucher will be released to them within 24 hours. Should you fail on the first attempt, you will be provided a second voucher (up to 3 vouchers total per exam). However, should you decide to not take the practice exam or to take the exam without first achieving the 85% in certification mode, the Exam Pass is null and void. Please read through the: Exam Pass Guarantee for all the details.

Target Student: This course is ideal for IT professionals in the cybersecurity industry who wish to pursure a career in any of these roles: Penetration Tester, Vulnerability Tester, Security Analyst (II), Vulnerability Assessment Analyst, Network Security Operations or Application Security Vulnerability.

Section 1: Planning and Scoping Penetration Tests
Lesson A: Introduction to Penetration Testing Concepts
Lesson B: Planning a Pen Test Engagement
Lesson C: Scoping and Negotiating a Pen Test Engagement
Lesson D: Preparing for a Pen Test Engagement

Section 2: Conducting Passive Reconnaissance
Lesson A: Gathering Background Information
Lesson B: Preparing Background Findings for Next Steps

Section 3: Performinging Non-Technical Tests
Lesson A: Performing Social Engineering Tests
Lesson B: Performing Physical Security Tests on Facilities

Section 4: Conducting Active Reconnaissance
Lesson A: Scanning Networks
Lesson B: Enumerating Targets
Lesson C: Scanning for Vulnerabilities
Lesson D: Analyzing Basic Scripts

Section 5: Analyzing Vulnerabilities
Lesson A: Analyzing Vulnerability Scan Results
Lesson B: Leveraging Information to Preparing for Exploitation

Section 6: Penetrating Networks
Lesson A: Exploiting Network-Based Vulnerabilities
Lesson B: Exploiting Wireless and RF-Based Vulnerabilities
Lesson C: Exploiting Specialized Systems

Section 7: Exploitinging Host-Based Vulnerabilities
Lesson A: Exploiting Windows-Based Vulnerabilities
Lesson B: Exploiting *Nix-Based Vulnerabilities

Section 8: Testing Applications
Lesson A: Exploiting Web Application Vulnerabilities
Lesson B: Testing Source Code and Compiled Apps

Section 9: Completing Post-Exploit Tasks
Lesson A: Using Lateral Movement Techniques
Lesson B: Using Persistence Techniques
Lesson C: Using Anti-Forensics Techniques

Section 10: Analyzing and Reporting Pen Test Results
Lesson A: Analyzing Pen Test Data
Lesson B: Developing Recommendations for Mitigation Strategies
Lesson C: Writing and Handling Reports
Lesson D: Conducting Post-Report-Delivery Activities

Appendix A: Mapping Course Content to CompTIA PenTest+
(Exam PT0-001)

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