CompTIA Penetration Testing (PenTest+) is a certification preparation course for security professionals who conduct penetration tests and vulnerability assessments. Aligned with the CompTIA PenTest+ exam, the course covers the full penetration testing lifecycle — planning and scoping, information gathering, vulnerability scanning, exploitation, post-exploitation, lateral movement, and professional report writing — using both vendor-neutral concepts and hands-on tooling.
What You Will Learn
- Plan and scope penetration test engagements including legal agreements, rules of engagement, and methodology
- Perform passive and active reconnaissance using OSINT and network scanning techniques
- Identify and exploit vulnerabilities in network services, web applications, and Active Directory environments
- Conduct post-exploitation activities including privilege escalation, lateral movement, and persistence
- Write professional penetration test reports with clear findings, risk ratings, and remediation recommendations
Who Should Attend
Security analysts, junior penetration testers, and red team members preparing for the CompTIA PenTest+ certification exam.
Prerequisites
CompTIA Security+ or equivalent knowledge. Hands-on experience with networking and security concepts is strongly recommended.
