CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002)

This course is meticulously designed to transform learners into skilled professionals in the field of penetration testing and vulnerability management. The course kicks off with an overview of the latest penetration testing skills and vulnerability assessment techniques. It progresses to unravel the complexities of regulations and compliance in the industry, discussing key mandates like PCI-DSS and GDPR.

The course further delves into practical aspects of penetration testing such as legal concepts, documentation, standards, and methodologies. It covers critical elements like DNS and target reconnaissance, host discovery, and the use of various tools for defense detection and avoidance. You'll gain hands-on experience in vulnerability scanning, network segmentation testing, and exploring the intricacies of wireless and cloud attacks, among others.

Beyond technical skills, the course emphasizes professionalism, integrity, and the significance of effective communication during engagements. It culminates in mastering the art of report writing and recommended remediations, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the entire penetration testing process.

From understanding the basics of penetration testing to analyzing scripts and automating tasks, you'll to be adept at identifying, exploiting, and mitigating security weaknesses.

What you will learn

• Understand the fundamentals and challenges of application security
• Master risk management strategies and security analysis techniques
• Conduct penetration testing and exploit vulnerabilities
• Implement runtime protection in applications
• Apply security standards, requirements, and maturity models
• Create a comprehensive roadmap for application security

Audience

The ideal target audience for the CompTIA PenTest+ course includes cybersecurity professionals, IT security analysts, vulnerability testers, network security professionals, and anyone aspiring to build a career in penetration testing or enhance their skills in identifying and mitigating network vulnerabilities. It's also well-suited for individuals preparing for the CompTIA PenTest+ certification exam.

About the Authors

ACI Learning: ACI Learning train leaders in Cybersecurity, Audit, and Information Technology. Whether you're starting your IT career, mastering your profession, or developing your team, they're with you every step of the way.

Daniel Lowrie: Daniel Lowrie, our show host, shifted to IT education after successful roles as a systems administrator and network administrator. His certifications include CompTIA A+, Network+, Linux+, CySA+, PenTest+, CEH, MCSA, CFR, and eJPT.

Ronnie Wong: Ronnie Wong has had a diverse career, from diesel service and ministry to computer repair and network administration in small businesses. He set up networks and servers and created policies in these roles. As an Edutainer at ITProTV, now ACI Learning, he started as an IT technical instructor, later working as a contract trainer for the University of Florida, Marion County School Systems, and Nationwide Insurance. He provided Cisco, Microsoft Windows, CompTIA, and IT security training to military and DoD personnel. Now the Director of Content Development at ACI Learning, Ronnie's credentials include CCNP Enterprise Infrastructure, CCNA, CompTIA's A+, Network+, Security+, ISC2 CC, CNA Security, and PCNSA.