The CompTIA PenTest+ certification equips you to plan, conduct, analyze, and report on penetration tests. Your ability to learn and master these skills will bring value to organizations because it proves that you can ensure their data is secure.
Anything exposed to the Internet needs some form of security testing. If an external host is compromised, it can lead to an attacker digging deeper into your internal environment. Penetration testing is an incredibly important and valuable skill that organizations seek from cyber security professionals.
The PenTest+ certification is critical to your success as a cybersecurity professional because it demonstrates your ability to test devices in a variety of environments, including servers and the cloud. Additionally, you’ll hone your management skills and be able to determine the resiliency of an organization’s infrastructure.
You’ll learn how to plan and scope penetration tests, conduct passive reconnaissance, perform non-technical tests to gather information and conductive active reconnaissance, and analyze vulnerabilities. Additional skills include using a fictitious company to learn how to penetrate networks, exploit host-based vulnerabilities, test applications, and complete post-exploit tasks.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Follows on the CompTIA Security+ certification.
- Prove your ability to prepare for exploitation then perform a vulnerability scan.
- Validate your skills in using penetration testing tools to discover and exploit vulnerabilities.
- Demonstrate your ability to prepare for exploitation, perform a vulnerability scan, and analyze and report exploited weaknesses.
- Showcase your value as a cybersecurity professional capable of implementing risk-mitigating controls.
- Adhere to ethical security behavior for risk analysis and mitigation
- Excellent combination with CompTIA CySA+ and gateway to top-level certifications such as CompTIA CASP+.
TARGET AUDIENCE
The CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) is pertinent to:
- Systems administrators required to secure networks against attacks.
- Individuals with experience in IT looking to expand into penetration testing.
- IT professionals with CompTIA CySA+ certifications interested in expanding their skills.
- Those building foundational skills required for more advanced cybersecurity certifications such as CompTIA CASP+.
PREREQUISITES
Before starting your journey to become CompTIA PenTest+ certified, we recommend that you meet the following prerequisites:
Before starting PenTest+ exam preparation
- CompTIA A+, Network+ and Security+ certification.
- 2 years of hands-on, technical IT experience.
Before taking the CompTIA PenTest+ exam:
- Minimum of 4 years of hands-on information security experience.
- Completion of our CompTIA PenTest+ training program.
- Thorough understanding of all topics detailed in the exam objectives.
EXAM DETAILS
Exam version: PT0-002
Release date: October 2, 2021
Retirement date: October 1, 2025
Number of exam questions: Maximum of 85
Type of questions: Multiple choice and performance-based
Length of test: 165 Minutes
Passing score: 750 (on a scale of 900)