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Training
Certificate
Course Information
Course Name
PenTest+: CompTIA PenTest+
Exam code
PT0-003
Duration
5 Days
Certification
Overview
Audience Profile
Prerequisities
At Course Completion
Course Outline
Overview
As organizations scramble to protect themselves and their customers against privacy or security breaches, the ability to conduct penetration testing is an emerging skill set that is becoming ever more valuable to the organizations seeking protection, and ever more lucrative for those who possess these skills. In this course, you will be introduced to general concepts and methodologies related to pen testing, and you will work your way through a simulated pen test for a fictitious company.
This course will assist you if you are pursuing the CompTIA PenTest+ certification, as tested in exam PT0-002.
Overview
Overview
As organizations scramble to protect themselves and their customers against privacy or security breaches, the ability to conduct penetration testing is an emerging skill set that is becoming ever more valuable to the organizations seeking protection, and ever more lucrative for those who possess these skills. In this course, you will be introduced to general concepts and methodologies related to pen testing, and you will work your way through a simulated pen test for a fictitious company.
This course will assist you if you are pursuing the CompTIA PenTest+ certification, as tested in exam PT0-002.
Audience Profile
Audience Profile
- Penetration Tester
- Vulnerability Tester
- Security Analyst (II)
- Vulnerability Assessment Analyst
- Network Security Operations
- Application Security Vulnerability
Prerequisities
Prerequisites
To ensure your success in this course, you should have:
- Intermediate knowledge of information security concepts, including but not limited to identity and access management (IAM), cryptographic concepts and implementations, computer networking concepts and implementations, and common security technologies.
- Practical experience in securing various computing environments, including small to medium businesses, as well as enterprise environments.
You can obtain this level of skills and knowledge by taking CompTIA® Security+® (Exam SY0-501) course or by obtaining the appropriate industry certification.
At Course Completion
At Course Completion
Course Outline
Course Outline
Module 1: Planning and Scoping Penetration Tests
Topic A: Introduction to Penetration Testing Concepts
Topic B: Plan a Pen Test Engagement
Topic C: Scope and Negotiate a Pen Test Engagement
Topic D: Prepare for a Pen Test Engagement
Module 2: Conducting Passive Reconnaissance
Topic A: Gather Background Information
Topic B: Prepare Background Findings for Next Steps
Module 3: Performing Non-Technical Tests
Topic A: Perform Social Engineering Tests
Topic B: Perform Physical Security Tests on Facilities
Module 4: Conducting Active Reconnaissance
Topic A: Scan Networks
Topic B: Enumerate Targets
Topic C: Scan for Vulnerabilities
Topic D: Analyze Basic Scripts
Module 5: Analyzing Vulnerabilities
Topic A: Analyze Vulnerability Scan Results
Topic B: Leverage Information to Prepare for Exploitation
Module 6: Penetrating Networks
Topic A: Exploit Network-Based Vulnerabilities
Topic B: Exploit Wireless and RF-Based Vulnerabilities
Topic C: Exploit Specialized Systems
Module 7: Exploiting Host-Based Vulnerabilities
Topic A: Exploit Windows-Based Vulnerabilities
Topic B: Exploit *Nix-Based Vulnerabilities
Module 8: Testing Applications
Topic A: Exploit Web Application Vulnerabilities
Topic B: Test Source Code and Compiled Apps
Module 9: Completing Post-Exploit Tasks
Topic A: Use Lateral Movement Techniques
Topic B: Use Persistence Techniques
Topic C: Use Anti-Forensics Techniques
Module 10: Analyzing and Reporting Pen Test Results
Topic A: Analyze Pen Test Data
Topic B: Develop Recommendations for Mitigation Strategies
Topic C: Write and Handle Reports
Topic D: Conduct Post-Report-Delivery Activities
