CompTIA PenTest+ PTO-003
The CompTIA Cybersecurity Career Pathway includes PenTest+ as an intermediate level certification. Test takers will prove their mastery of penetration testing skills required at the 3 to 4-year experience level. The PenTest+ certification prepares those certified for job roles including Penetration Testers and Security Consultants. They are typically charged with conducting penetration testing and vulnerability management tasks.
Accredited by ANSI to show compliance with the ISO 17024 standard and, as such, undergoes regular reviews and updates to the exam objectives.
Target group
- Penetration Tester
- Security Consultant
- Cloud Penetration Tester
- Web App Penetration Tester
- Cloud Security Specialist
- Network & Security Specialist
- Information Security Engineer
- Vulnerability Analyst
Description
- Individuals who pass the exam prove their ability to perform the intermediate-level duties of a penetration tester or security consultant. Skills include scoping and engagement, compliance, vulnerability scanning and analysis, exploits, communication, and remediation.
- Earning a PenTest+ certification gives learners an internationally recognized, vendor-neutral credential. Demonstrating their competency in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and reporting.
- Information security threats are rising around the world, leaving organizations increasingly concerned over the lack of adequately trained IT security staff. A PenTest+ certification qualifies learners to perform the penetration testing and vulnerability assessment needs of employers.
Program
- Duration : - days
- Penetration Testing: Before You Begin
- Applying Pre-Engagement Activities
- Enumeration and Reconnaissance
- Scanning and Identifying Vulnerabilities
- Conducting Pentest Attacks
- Web-Based Attacks
- Enterprise Attacks
- Specialized Attacks
- Performing Penetration Testing Tasks
- Reporting and Recommendations
- CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-003 Practice Exams
About the exam
CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-003) Exam Domains
- 1.0 Engagement Management 13%
- 2.0 Reconnaissance and Enumeration 21%
- 3.0 Vulnerability Discovery and Analysis 17%
- 4.0 Attacks and Exploits 35%
- 5.0 Post-exploitation and Lateral Movement 14%
Goal
The CompTIA PenTest+ certification exam will certify the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills equired to :
- Plan, scope, and perform information gathering as part of a penetration test.
- Perform attacks that are aligned to and fulfill legal and compliance requirements.
- Perform each phase of a penetration test using and modifying appropriate tools and using the appropriate tactics, techniques, and procedures.
- Analyse the results of each phase of a penetration test to develop a written report, effectively communicate findings to stakeholders, and provide practical recommendations.
CompTIA PenTest+ is compliant with ISO/ANSI 17024 standards and maps to DCWF work roles used by U.S. DoD Directive 8140.03M.
Demonstrate competency of current trends:
- Unlike other penetration testing exams that only cover a portion of stages, CompTIA PenTest+ uses both performance based and knowledge based questions to ensure all stages are mastered.
- Prove knowledge of the latest techniques: CompTIA PenTest+ is the only product on the market covering artificial intelligence (AI), hands on inventory, scanning and analysis, attacks, lateral movement, as well as planning, scoping, and vulnerability management.
- Perform hands-on tasks: CompTIA PenTest+ requires a candidate to demonstrate key pen testing skills for all attack surfaces, including the cloud, web apps, APIs, IoT, on premises and hybrid network environments.
Recommended
- Recommended experience: 3-4 years in a penetration tester job role.
Official Kit Content
Full Kit (Review Manual, QAE, Exam) + Learn + CertMaster Labs + Practice + Voucher