This training course will cover and establish the knowledge and skills of:

• Planning & Scoping,
• Information gathering & Vulnerability identification,
• Attacks & Exploits,
• Penetration testing tools and
• Reporting & Communication

1. Planning and Scoping Penetration Tests

• Introduction to Penetration Testing Concepts
• Plan a Pen Test Engagement
• Scope and Negotiate a Pen Test Engagement
• Prepare for a Pen Test Engagement
  

2. Conducting Passive Reconnaissance

• Gather Background Information
• Prepare Background Findings for Next Steps

3. Performing Non-Technical Tests

• Perform Social Engineering Tests
• Perform Physical Security Tests on Facilities

4. Conducting Active Reconnaissance

• Scan Networks
• Enumerate Targets
• Scan for Vulnerabilities
• Analyze Basic Scripts

5. Analyzing Vulnerabilities

• Analyze Vulnerability Scan Results
• Leverage Information to Prepare for Exploitation

6. Penetrating Networks

• Exploit Network-Based Vulnerabilities
• Exploit Wireless and RF-Based Vulnerabilities
• Exploit Specialized Systems

7. Exploiting Host-Based Vulnerabilities

• Exploit Windows-Based Vulnerabilities
• Exploit *Nix-Based Vulnerabilities

8. Testing Applications

• Exploit Web Application Vulnerabilities
• Test Source Code and Compiled Apps

9. Completing Post-Exploit Tasks

• Use Lateral Movement Techniques
• Use Persistence Techniques
• Use Anti-Forensics Techniques

10. Analyzing and Reporting Pen Test Results

• Analyze Pen Test Data
• Develop Recommendations for Mitigation Strategies
• Write and Handle Reports
• Conduct Post-Report-Delivery Activities

• CCNA Equivalent Knowledge or CCNA / CompTIA Network+ Certification
• Course completion of CompTIA Security+ is advantageous

Lab 101: Planning and Scoping Penetration Tests
Lab 102: Conducting Passive Reconnaissance
Lab 103: Performing Non-Technical Tests
Lab 104: Conducting Active Reconnaissance
Lab 105: Analyzing Vulnerabilities
Lab 106: Penetrating Networks
Lab 107: Exploiting Host-Based Vulnerabilities
Lab 108: Testing Applications
Lab 109 Completing Post-Exploit Tasks
Lab 110: Analyzing and Reporting Pen Test Results

CompTIA Pentest+

The course provides exactly what students need to go from zero technical and security knowledge, to a level of sufficient theoretical understanding and applied practical skills that will enable students to speak the same language as industry professionals. This course is designed for:

• Career changers
• University Graduate/under-graduate students
• Business professionals without a deep cybersecurity background
• New hires in IT/cybersecurity
• Participants in reskilling program
• Network Administrator
• Security Administrator
• System Administrator
• Network/Cloud Engineer
• Security Engineer
• DevOps/ Software Developer
• IT Auditors
• IT Project Manager