CompTIA PenTest+ (Voucher Included)

Now is a great time to train for and expand on your current skill set to develop your career in cybersecurity! Information security analysts are projected to grow 33% by 2033, with over 17,000 jobs in this field projected annually by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This PenTest+ certification course will expand on your existing cybersecurity skills, knowledge, and ability to perform tests on a variety of devices and systems. You will also further develop your ability to exploit network...

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6 Months / 75 Course Hrs
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CompTIA PenTest+ (Voucher Included)

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Course code: GES3115

What you will learn

  • Understand governance, risk, compliance, scoping, customer requirements, and ethical hacking
  • Review vulnerability scanning, reconnaissance, vulnerability management, and analyzing reconnaissance results
  • Explore attack surfaces, social engineering, network, wireless, application, cloud attacks, and post-exploitation techniques
  • Learn reporting, communication, analyzing findings, and suggesting remediation in a regulatory environment
  • Study identifying and analyzing scripts and understand explaining penetration testing tools without requiring scripting or coding

How you will benefit

  • Advance your cybersecurity skills
  • Prepare for CompTIA PenTest+ certification exam
  • Become highly desirable to employers in cybersecurity

How the course is taught

  • Self-paced, online course
  • 6 Months to complete
  • Open enrollment, begin anytime
  • 75 course hours
  1. Planning and Scoping
  2. Information Gathering and Vulnerability Scanning
  3. Attacks and Exploits
  4. Reporting and Communication
  5. Tools and Code Analysis

Christopher Paul

Christopher Paul is a seasoned IT professional, cybersecurity expert, and Army veteran. He brings 15 years of experience, having previously held positions in military cybersecurity and tech startups. His robust skill set includes leadership, team building, active directory, data center, computer network operations, and more.

Christopher currently holds certifications in ISC2 SSCP, CompTIA CASP+, and CompTIA PenTest+. Outside work, he enjoys spending time with his two sons, running with his labradoodle, and playing the drums.

Prerequisites:

None, but we recommend that students have their Network+ and Security+ certifications or equivalent knowledge.

Certification Requirements:

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

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

  • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

  • PC: Windows 8 or later.
  • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
  • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
  • Virtual Labs included with course
  • Microsoft Word Online
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader
  • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

  • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

  • CompTIA PenTest+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Second Edition (Exam PT0-002)
  • Study guide and Practice exams

Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

About Certification: CompTIA

The Computing Technology Industry Association, more commonly known as CompTIA, is an American non-profit trade association that issues professional certifications for the information technology industry. It is considered one of the IT industry's top trade associations.

Through education, training, certifications, philanthropy and market research, CompTIA promotes industry growth; the development of a highly-skilled workforce and a commitment to creating an environment where innovation happens and the opportunities and benefits made possible through technology are available to all.

They are a vendor-neutral, independent source of information on a wide range of technology topics, including cybersecurity; education, training and certification of the global tech workforce; new and emerging technologies; legislation and policies affecting the industry and workforce data, development and trends.

Penetration testing (or pen testing) is a security exercise where a cyber-security expert attempts to find and exploit vulnerabilities in a computer system. The purpose of this simulated attack is to identify any weak spots in a system's defenses which attackers could take advantage of.

According to Lightcast labor insights, $123,600 is the median advertised salary of a penetration tester. Indeed.com comparability states the average salary for a penetration tester in the U.S. is $122,132 annually.

This course will prepare you for the CompTIA PenTest+ exam and you will receive an exam voucher after successful completion of the course and financial obligation. Learn more about the certification requirements.

The CompTIA Certification exams typically update every few years. Please check with an Enrollment Representative to confirm the version listed in the description is current or if a new version is upcoming.

After you register, you will receive 6 months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.

This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course whenever you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.

Our courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.

Upon successfully passing the final exam, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from the school or organization that you registered through.

ed2go courses will help you gain the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. However, you should always research the job market in your area before enrolling.

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