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CompTIA PenTest+ is for cybersecurity professionals tasked with penetration testing and vulnerability management.
Why is it different?
CompTIA PenTest+ is the only penetration testing exam taken at a Pearson VUE testing center with both hands-on, performance-based questions and multiple-choice, to ensure each candidate possesses the skills, knowledge, and ability to perform tasks on systems. PenTest+ exam also includes management skills used to plan, scope, and manage weaknesses, not just exploit them.
PenTest+ is unique because our certification requires a candidate to demonstrate the hands-on ability and knowledge to test devices in new environments such as the cloud and mobile, in addition to traditional desktops and servers.
About the exam
CompTIA PenTest+ is compliant with ISO 17024 standards and approved by the US DoD to meet directive 8140/8570.01-M requirements. Regulators and government rely on ANSI accreditation, because it provides confidence and trust in the outputs of an accredited program. Over 2.3 million CompTIA ISO/ANSI-accredited exams have been delivered since January 1, 2011.
Basic computer literacy. Basic PC operating system navigation skills. Basic Internet usage skills. Basic IP address knowledge.
You will learn how to
Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives:
Planning & Scoping
Explain the importance of planning and key aspects of compliance-based assessments
Information Gathering & Vulnerability Identification
Gather information to prepare for exploitation then perform a vulnerability scan and analyze results.
Attacks & Exploits
Exploit network, wireless, application, and RF-based vulnerabilities, summarize physical security attacks, and perform post-exploitation techniques
Penetration Testing Tools
Conduct information gathering exercises with various tools and analyze output and basic scripts (limited to: Bash, Python, Ruby, PowerShell)
Reporting & Communication
Utilize report writing and handling best practices explaining recommended mitigation strategies for discovered vulnerabilities
Planning And Scoping Penetration Tests
Conducting Passive Reconnaissance
Performing Non-Technical Tests
Conducting Active Reconnaissance
Analyzing Vulnerabilities
Penetrating Networks
Exploiting Host-Based Vulnerabilities
Testing Applications
Completing Post-Exploit Tasks
Analyzing And Reporting Pen Test Results
PenTest+ assesses the most up-to-date penetration testing, and vulnerability assessment and management skills necessary to determine the resiliency of the network against attacks. The CompTIA PenTest+ certification exam will verify successful candidates have the knowledge and skills required to:
PenTest+ is compliant with ISO 17024 standards and approved by the US DoD to meet directive 8140/8570.01-M requirements. Regulators and government rely on ANSI accreditation, because it provides confidence and trust in the outputs of an accredited program. Over 2.3 million CompTIA ISO/ANSI-accredited exams have been delivered since January 1, 2011.
Exam Details
| Exam Code | PT0-002 | PT0-001 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Date | October 28, 2021 | July 31, 2018 |
| Exam Description | The CompTIA PenTest+ will certify the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to plan and scope a penetration testing engagement including vulnerability scanning, understand legal and compliance requirements, analyze results, and produce a written report with remediation techniques. | The CompTIA PenTest+ certification verifies that successful candidates have the knowledge and skills required to plan and scope an assessment, understand legal and compliance requirements, perform vulnerability scanning and penetration testing, analyze data, and effectively report and communicate results. |
| Number of Questions | Maximum of 85 questions | Maximum of 85 questions |
| Type of Questions | Performance-based and multiple choice | Performance-based and multiple choice |
| Length of Test | 165 minutes | 165 minutes |
| Passing Score | 750 (on a scale of 100-900) | 750 (on a scale of 100-900) |
| Recommended Experience | Network+, Security+ or equivalent knowledge. Minimum of 3-4 years of hands-on information security or related experience. While there is no required prerequisite, PenTest+ is intended to follow CompTIA Security+ or equivalent experience and has a technical, hands-on focus. | Network+, Security+ or equivalent knowledge. Minimum of 3-4 years of hands-on information security or related experience. While there is no required prerequisite, PenTest+ is intended to follow CompTIA Security+ or equivalent experience and has a technical, hands-on focus. |
| Languages | English and Japanese | English and Japanese |
| Retirement | Usually three years after launch | April, 2022 |