CompTIA PenTest+ Certification Prep (Exam PT0-002)

Course Overview:

This course prepares participants for the CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) certification exam. It equips cybersecurity professionals with the skills necessary to plan and scope penetration tests, exploit vulnerabilities, analyze results, and produce comprehensive reports to help organizations improve their security posture.

Target Audience:

• Penetration Testers
• Vulnerability Assessors
• Security Analysts
• Network Administrators
• Cybersecurity Consultants
  

Prerequisites:

• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent knowledge
• Hands-on experience in information security and networking
• Familiarity with basic scripting or programming is helpful
  

What's Included :

• 5 day instructor-led training
• Official Study guide
• Labs (as required) for hands-on learning
• Certified Trainer delivering the class
• Case studies of implementations
• Hands-on projects & exercises to apply concepts learned throughout the course
• Q&A sessions and troubleshooting exercises

Module 1: Planning and Scoping Penetration Tests

• Understanding legal and compliance requirements
• Defining the rules of engagement (RoE)
• Scoping and contract negotiation
• Performing risk analysis and impact determination

Module 2: Information Gathering and Vulnerability Identification

• Passive and active reconnaissance
• OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) techniques
• Identifying vulnerabilities using automated tools
• Analyzing output from vulnerability scans

Module 3: Attacks and Exploits

• Exploiting network and service vulnerabilities
• Web application attacks (SQL injection, XSS, CSRF)
• Wireless attacks and physical security bypass
• Exploiting social engineering weaknesses
• Performing post-exploitation activities

Module 4: Penetration Testing Tools

• Selecting and using appropriate tools for the engagement
• Command line and scripting tools (Bash, PowerShell, Python)
• Exploitation frameworks (e.g., Metasploit)
• Web proxies, scanners, and credential testing tools

Module 5: Reporting and Communication

• Writing comprehensive penetration testing reports
• Communicating findings to stakeholders
• Remediation recommendations and mitigation strategies
• Managing post-engagement cleanup and documentation

Module 6: Scripting and Automation

• Using scripts to automate routine tasks
• Basic script writing for exploitation and scanning
• Interpreting script output to support testing