Course Information
As organizations strive to safeguard themselves and their customers from privacy or security breaches, the ability to conduct penetration testing is an emerging and increasingly valuable skill set. This course introduces you to general concepts and methodologies related to penetration testing, guiding you through a simulated pen test for a fictional company. It proves beneficial for individuals pursuing the CompTIA PenTest+ certification, assessed in exam PT0-002. PenTest+ aligns with ISO 17024 standards and holds approval from the US DoD to meet directive 8140/8570.01-M requirements.
- Penetration Tester
- Vulnerability Tester
- Security Analyst (II)
- Vulnerability Assessment Analyst
- Network Security Operations
- Application Security Vulnerability
Develop and outline the strategy and scope for penetration testing activities. Engage in passive reconnaissance techniques. Execute non-technical assessments to collect pertinent data. Conduct active reconnaissance procedures. Assess and scrutinize vulnerabilities uncovered during testing. Initiate network penetration efforts. Exploit vulnerabilities existing within hosts. Evaluate the security of applications through testing. Conclude with post-exploit actions. Evaluate and document the outcomes of penetration tests.
