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CompTIA PenTest+ Training (PT0-002)

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Bob Salmans

Ben Finkel

Shawn Powers

UPDATED: November 30, 2021

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This CompTIA PenTest+ certification training covers the topics on the PT0-002 penetration testing exam objectives. You'll learn how to execute a penetration test and perform vulnerability scans, and be better prepared for more senior security roles.

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What you'll learn

Planning a comprehensive vulnerability assessment
Managing security with a focus on compliance
Gathering information that can aid an exploitation
Analyzing vulnerability scan results
Exploiting vulnerabilities: network, wireless, application and RF
Reporting findings and mitigating vulnerabilities

FAQs

Is the CompTIA PenTest+ worth it?

Yes, the CompTIA PenTest+ is worth it for cybersecurity professionals who already perform penetration tests or vulnerability assessments, or want to start. If you already do penetration tests for your job, the PenTest+ is worth it because it’ll make you even better at planning, scoping and managing network and system weaknesses. And if you want to advance your career, the CompTIA PenTest+ is worth it for proving you’re ready to make that step.

Which is harder CompTIA PenTest+ or CySA+?

It’s impossible to say if the PenTest+ is harder than the CySA+ because they test very different skills, and people come to them with such different experience levels. The CySA+ is easier for cybersecurity analysts with experience in “blue team” tactics. Meanwhile, the CompTIA PenTest+ is easier for penetration testers who know the offensive approaches to identifying and resolving network security vulnerabilities.

How much does CompTIA PenTest+ cost?

The CompTIA PenTest+ costs $370. If you want to earn the PenTest+, you’ll have to pass one exam, PT0-002, a 165-minute exam with a maximum of 85 questions and a passing score of 750 out of 900. CompTIA PenTest+ has no prerequisites, so $370 is the total cost. There are no refunds for failures, though, so to make sure you don’t pay $370 twice, you might add the cost of a course so you’re prepared.

Is the CompTIA PenTest+ difficult?

The CompTIA PenTest+ definitely isn’t easy, but it’s also not unfair or unnecessarily difficult. The reason the PenTest+ exam is so difficult for many people is because it’s a vendor-agnostic exam. That means it tests penetration testing knowledge and skills regardless of the hardware, software or operating system involved. So to make sure the CompTIA PenTest+ is easy, you have to know a lot more, generalized knowledge.

Does the CompTIA PenTest+ expire?

The CompTIA PenTest+ does expire -- three years after you earn it. The PenTest+ expires so that CompTIA can be sure they’re only certifying cybersecurity professionals with relevant knowledge and technologies. You can recertify your PenTest+ with CompTIA continuing education training courses, taking a recertifying exam, passing a higher CompTIA certification, or with qualifying continuing education activities.

Who is this for?

This PenTest+ training is considered professional-level CompTIA training, which means it was designed for penetration testers. This penetration testing skills course is designed for penetration testers with three to five years of experience with penetration testing.

What our learners say

Having access to on-demand labs that I could spin up instantly was very helpful. I didn’t have to have a home environment with a bunch of virtual machines spun up. Or worry about destroying things.
Brian V. | Monitoring Engineer
This is the gold standard of video training. You always hear in grade school or college that the best teachers are the ones who are passionate in their field. The CBT Nuggets team are extremely passionate and get you motivated for the material.
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Download the free PenTest+ study plan to complete this course in about 32 hours.

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