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Our CompTIA PenTest+ online course is your one-stop solution to master penetration testing and vulnerability assessment. 

This training course is perfectly aligned with the latest PenTest+ exam objectives. Master stakeholder engagement, spot vulnerabilities, select the best defensive approach, and invest in post-exploitation & restoration activities. 

But why uCertify? You’ll gain in-demand skills in penetration testing by experimenting with interactive labs, real world scenarios, and hands-on exercises to help you gain practical experience in penetration testing demanded by big corporations. With these abilities up your sleeves, you will be able to identify, analyze, and secure networks against modern cyber threats.

Whether you're a working professional looking to level up in ethical hacking or a newcomer breaking into cybersecurity, this course is for you. With hands-on PenTest+ training, you'll gain the skills to be job-ready from day one!

Skills You’ll Get

Conduct penetration testing on networks, applications, and cloud environments.  Perform vulnerability assessment to identify and mitigate security risks.  Master reconnaissance techniques to gather intelligence before launching attacks.  Execute exploitation methods to test system defenses and uncover weaknesses.  Apply post-exploitation tactics, including lateral movement and privilege escalation.  Use scripting and automation with Python, Bash, and PowerShell for ethical hacking.  Learn security reporting and compliance to document findings and meet industry standards.
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1

Introduction

  • CompTIA
  • The PenTest+ Exam
  • What Does This Course Cover?
  • CompTIA PenTest+ Certification Exam Objectives
2

Penetration Testing

  • What Is Penetration Testing?
  • Reasons for Penetration Testing
  • Who Performs Penetration Tests?
  • The CompTIA Penetration Testing Process
  • The Cyber Kill Chain
  • Tools of the Trade
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Lab Exercises
3

Planning and Scoping Penetration Tests

  • Summarizing Pre‐engagement Activities
  • Shared Responsibility Model
  • Key Legal Concepts for Penetration Tests
  • Regulatory Compliance Considerations
  • Penetration Testing Standards and Methodologies
  • Threat Modeling Frameworks
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Lab Exercises
4

Information Gathering

  • Reconnaissance and Enumeration
  • Active Reconnaissance and Enumeration
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Lab Exercises
5

Vulnerability Scanning

  • Identifying Vulnerability Management Requirements
  • Configuring and Executing Vulnerability Scans
  • Software Security Testing
  • Developing a Remediation Workflow
  • Overcoming Barriers to Vulnerability Scanning
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Lab Exercises
6

Analyzing Vulnerability Scans

  • Reviewing and Interpreting Scan Reports
  • Validating Scan Results
  • Common Vulnerabilities
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Lab Exercises
7

Exploit and Pivot

  • Exploits and Attacks
  • Pivoting and Lateral Movement
  • Exploitation Toolkits and Tools
  • Exploit Specifics
  • Leveraging Exploits
  • Persistence and Evasion
  • Covering Your Tracks
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Lab Exercises
8

Exploiting Network Vulnerabilities

  • Identifying Exploits
  • Conducting Network Exploits
  • Exploiting Windows Services
  • Identifying and Exploiting Common Services
  • Wireless Exploits
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Lab Exercises
9

Exploiting Physical and Social Vulnerabilities

  • Exploiting Physical Vulnerabilities
  • Exploiting Social Vulnerabilities
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Lab Exercises
10

Exploiting Application Vulnerabilities

  • Exploiting Injection Vulnerabilities
  • Exploiting Authentication Vulnerabilities
  • Exploiting Authorization Vulnerabilities
  • Exploiting Web Application Vulnerabilities
  • Unsecure Coding Practices
  • Application Testing Tools
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Lab Exercises
11

Exploiting Host Vulnerabilities

  • Attacking Hosts
  • Credential Attacks and Testing Tools
  • Remote Access
  • Attacking Virtual Machines and Containers
  • Attacking Cloud Technologies
  • Attacking Mobile Devices
  • Attacking Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Attacking IoT, ICS, Embedded Systems, and SCADA Devices
  • Attacking Data Storage
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Lab Exercises
12

Reporting and Communication

  • The Importance of Collaboration and Communication
  • Recommending Mitigation Strategies
  • Writing a Penetration Testing Report
  • Wrapping Up the Engagement
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Lab Exercises
13

Scripting for Penetration Testing

  • Scripting and Penetration Testing
  • Variables, Arrays, and Substitutions
  • Comparison Operations
  • String Operations
  • Flow Control
  • Input and Output (I/O)
  • Error Handling
  • Reusing Code
  • The Role of Coding in Penetration Testing
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Lab Exercises

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CompTIA PenTest+ is a penetration testing certification that validates your ability to identify, exploit, report, and manage vulnerabilities in networks and systems.

The best way to prepare is through hands-on training, real-world labs, and structured exam prep. uCertify’s CompTIA PenTest+ online course is designed to help you master penetration testing techniques, practice in interactive labs, and gain the confidence to pass the exam on your first attempt.

Yes! CompTIA PenTest+ is DoD-approved, making it a great choice for cybersecurity professionals looking for government or military IT security roles such as systems security analyst, cyber defence analyst, COMSEC manager, etc.

The exam covers reconnaissance, vulnerability scanning, exploitation, and post-exploitation. uCertify’s PenTest+ course offers interactive labs and real-world training to help you master these skills.

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