The University of Texas at El Paso

CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-001)

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Course Name

CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-001)

Contact Hours: 40 (an estimated time frame devoted to a course of study from start to finish that can vary from student to student)

Course Description

This highly hands-on course gives participants experience in network and system penetration testing. It covers all of the exam objectives for the PT0-001 exam while taking the learner step-by-step through hacking and exploiting each network and system type. Tools used in the activities are mostly Kali Linux-based, covering a broad range of real-world examples used by penetration testers and red teams. The PenTest+ certification is a much-sought-after security certification offered by CompTIA. It is the final step in achieving the new CompTIA Network Vulnerability Assessment Professional (CNVP) or Network Security Professional (CNSP) stackable certification.

It is also an intermediary step in achieving the CompTIA Security Infrastructure Expert (CSIE) top level certification. In this course you will learn hands-on penetration testing and hacking skills including: – Client engagement and documentation – Passive and active reconnaissance – Windows, Linux, and mobile device system hacking – Physical security testing and social engineering – Wired and wireless network hacking and exploitation – Network service hacking and exploitation – Application and web app hacking and exploitation – Lateral movement and persistence in a compromised network – Covering your tracks – Report writing and post-test cleanup This course is intended for advanced students and cybersecurity practitioners who will actively test networks and computer systems for vulnerabilities.

Successful completion of two pre-requisite courses, Network+ and Security+, is highly recommended.

PLEASE NOTE: Course of study may be completed earlier than indicated.

Outcome

Upon successful completion, students will be prepared for the PenTest+ exam. Please note that the course of study does not include the exam; students are responsible for locating and paying for the exam separately.

Assessment

Visual Demonstrations & Multimedia Presentations - Our courseware includes instructor-led demonstrations and visual presentations that allow students to develop their skills based on real world scenarios explained by the instructor. We always focus on real world scenarios and skill-set development.

Quizzes & Exam Simulators - The custom practice exams prepare you for your exams differently and more effectively than the traditional exam preps on the market. You will have practice quizzes after each module to ensure you are confident on the topic you have completed before proceeding. This will allow you to gauge your effectiveness before moving to the next module in your course. These courses also include practice exams designed to replicate and mirror the environment in the testing center. These exams are on average 100 questions to ensure you are 100% prepared before taking your certification exam.

Outline

Module 1 – The Pen Test Engagement
In this module, you will learn how to work with a client and prepare for a penetration testing
engagement. The topics are:

  1. Penetration Testing Overview
  2. Engagement Planning
  3. Engagement Documents
  4. Prepare to Go Live

Module 2 – Passive Reconnaissance
In this module, you will learn how to gather background information on your target. The topic is:
  1. OSINT

Module 3 – Active Reconnaissance
In this module, you will learn how to actively search for targets. The topics are:
  1. Host Discovery and Port Scanning
  2. Enumeration
  3. Vulnerability Scanning

Module 4 – Physical Security
In this module, you will learn how to test physical security controls. The topic is:
  1. Physical Security Tests

Module 5 – Social Engineering
In this topic, you will learn about social engineering. The topic is:
  1. Social Engineering Attacks

Module 6 – Vulnerability Scan Analysis
In this module, you will learn how to examine vulnerability scan results to choose the best exploit against discovered targets. The topic is:
  1. Vulnerability Scan Results

Module 7 – Password Cracking
In this module, you will learn the basics of password cracking. The topic is:
  1. Password Cracking Types
NOTE: You will learn additional password cracking techniques in subsequent modules.

Module 8 – Penetrating Wired Networks
In this module, you will learn how to penetrate a wired Ethernet network. The topic is:

Books

All training is delivered online; no additional purchase required.

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