CompTIA PenTest + PT0-001 : Master Pentesting
The CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-001) Certification course is a comprehensive training program designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge required to perform penetration testing and vulnerability management in today’s complex IT environments. This course covers a wide range of topics, from planning and scoping a penetration test to performing post-engagement cleanup. You will delve into the intricacies of passive and active reconnaissance, physical and social engineering attacks, password cracking, and both wired and wireless network penetration testing.
Throughout the course, you will engage in hands-on activities that simulate real-world scenarios, providing practical experience with tools such as Nmap, Metasploit, and various reconnaissance tools. By the end of this course, you will be well-prepared to tackle the CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-001) certification exam and advance your career as a proficient penetration tester capable of identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities in any organization.
What Will I Learn?
- Penetration Test Engagement: Understanding the phases of a penetration test, including planning, scoping, and threat modeling.
- Passive Reconnaissance: Techniques such as WHOIS querying, Google hacking, and using tools like Shodan and Maltego.
- Active Reconnaissance: Utilizing Nmap for discovery scans, banner grabbing, and enumeration of network services.
- Physical Security: Methods for assessing and exploiting physical security vulnerabilities, including badge cloning.
- Social Engineering: Strategies for using social engineering techniques to gain unauthorized access, such as phishing and baiting.
- Vulnerability Scan Analysis: Analyzing and validating scan results to identify security weaknesses.
- Password Cracking: Implementing brute force, dictionary, and pass-the-hash attacks to crack passwords.
- Network Penetration Testing: Techniques for penetrating both wired and wireless networks, including ARP poisoning and WPA/WPA2 cracking.
- Exploitation of Windows and Linux Systems: Exploiting common vulnerabilities and performing privilege escalation on both platforms.
- Web Application Testing: Identifying and exploiting web application vulnerabilities, such as SQL injection and cross-site scripting.
Material Includes
- 215 On-demand Videos
- Closed Captions
- 21 Topics
- 249 Prep Questions
- Certificate of Completion
Audience
- Aspiring Penetration Testers: Individuals aiming to start a career in penetration testing and cybersecurity.
- IT Professionals: Network administrators, system administrators, and security professionals seeking to enhance their penetration testing skills.
- Students and Graduates: Those studying IT or related fields and seeking certification in penetration testing.
- Career Changers: Professionals from other fields looking to transition into cybersecurity.
