CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002)

Overview

This instructor-led, online training course will expand on your skills, knowledge and the ability to perform tests on a variety of devices and systems as well as the ability to not only exploit weaknesses but also to plan, scope and manage them.

Exam: PT0-002

COURSE INSTRUCTOR

Christopher Paul, Cybersecurity, CompTIA, ISC2

COURSE DIFFICULTY

Intermediate

COURSE DURATION

24h

Skills Learned

After completing this online training course, students will be able to:

Prepare for a pen test engagement
Conduct passive reconnaissance
Perform physical security tests on facilities
Scan networks
Enumerate targets
Analyze basic scripts
Exploit network and wireless based vulnerabilities
Exploit web application vulnerabilities
Exploit Windows-based vulnerabilities

This course is designed for students looking to grow their penetration testing knowledge.

None, but we highly recommend Network+, Security+ or equivalent knowledge.

01. Planning and Scoping

Governance, Risk, & Compliance
- Regulatory Frameworks
- Legal Concepts
Scoping Customer Requirements
Demonstrate an Ethical Hacking Mindset

02. Information Gathering and Vulnerability Scanning

Perform Passive reconnaissance
Perform Active reconnaissance
Analyze the results of a reconnaissance exercise
Perform Vulnerability scanning

03. Attacks and Exploits

Research attack vectors and perform network attacks
Research attack vectors and perform wireless attacks
Research attack vectors and perform application-based attacks
- OWASP Top 10
Research attack vectors and perform attacks on cloud technologies
Explain common attacks and vulnerabilities against specialized systems
- Mobile
- IoT
- ICS/SCADA
Perform a social engineering or physical attack
Perform post-exploitation techniques

04. Reporting and Communication

Compare and contrast important components of written reports
Analyze the findings and recommend the appropriate remediation within a report
Communication during the penetration testing process
Post-report delivery activities

05. Tools and Code Analysis

Basic concepts of scripting and software development
Analyze a script or code sample for use in a penetration test
Use Cases for a wide array of tools

SKILLS LEARNED

Skills Learned

After completing this online training course, students will be able to:

Prepare for a pen test engagement
Conduct passive reconnaissance
Perform physical security tests on facilities
Scan networks
Enumerate targets
Analyze basic scripts
Exploit network and wireless based vulnerabilities
Exploit web application vulnerabilities
Exploit Windows-based vulnerabilities

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course is designed for students looking to grow their penetration testing knowledge.

PREREQUISITES

None, but we highly recommend Network+, Security+ or equivalent knowledge.

COURSE OUTLINE

01. Planning and Scoping

Governance, Risk, & Compliance
- Regulatory Frameworks
- Legal Concepts
Scoping Customer Requirements
Demonstrate an Ethical Hacking Mindset

02. Information Gathering and Vulnerability Scanning

Perform Passive reconnaissance
Perform Active reconnaissance
Analyze the results of a reconnaissance exercise
Perform Vulnerability scanning

03. Attacks and Exploits

Research attack vectors and perform network attacks
Research attack vectors and perform wireless attacks
Research attack vectors and perform application-based attacks
- OWASP Top 10
Research attack vectors and perform attacks on cloud technologies
Explain common attacks and vulnerabilities against specialized systems
- Mobile
- IoT
- ICS/SCADA
Perform a social engineering or physical attack
Perform post-exploitation techniques

04. Reporting and Communication

Compare and contrast important components of written reports
Analyze the findings and recommend the appropriate remediation within a report
Communication during the penetration testing process
Post-report delivery activities

05. Tools and Code Analysis

Basic concepts of scripting and software development
Analyze a script or code sample for use in a penetration test
Use Cases for a wide array of tools

SCHEDULE

Overview

Skills Learned

Prepare for a pen test engagement

Conduct passive reconnaissance

Perform physical security tests on facilities

Scan networks

Enumerate targets

Analyze basic scripts

Exploit network and wireless based vulnerabilities

Exploit web application vulnerabilities

Exploit Windows-based vulnerabilities

Skills Learned

Prepare for a pen test engagement

Conduct passive reconnaissance

Perform physical security tests on facilities

Scan networks

Enumerate targets

Analyze basic scripts

Exploit network and wireless based vulnerabilities

Exploit web application vulnerabilities

Exploit Windows-based vulnerabilities

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