The CompTIA PenTest+ exam is considered moderately challenging. However, with proper penetration testing training and hands-on practice, most learners can pass confidently. It focuses on real-world scenarios, so understanding tools and techniques is essential. Therefore, consistent study and practice make a big difference.
Course Curriculum
| Section 01: Introduction | |||
| Introduction | 00:09:00 | ||
| Section 02: Planning And Scoping | |||
| Planning a Pen Test | 00:09:00 | ||
| Rules of Engagement | 00:11:00 | ||
| Resources and Budget | 00:07:00 | ||
| Impact and Constraints | 00:05:00 | ||
| Support Resources | 00:13:00 | ||
| Legal Groundwork | 00:12:00 | ||
| Scope Considerations | 00:11:00 | ||
| Lab Environment Setup | 00:23:00 | ||
| Project Strategy and Risk | 00:09:00 | ||
| Scope Vulnerabilities | 00:14:00 | ||
| Compliance-Based Assessments | 00:05:00 | ||
| Section 03: Surveying The Target | |||
| Scanning and Enumeration | 00:05:00 | ||
| Scanning Demo | 00:11:00 | ||
| Packet Investigation | 00:08:00 | ||
| Packet Inspection Demo | 00:06:00 | ||
| Application and Open-Source Resources | 00:12:00 | ||
| Vulnerability Scanning | 00:09:00 | ||
| Vulnerability Scanning Demo | 00:17:00 | ||
| Target Considerations | 00:16:00 | ||
| Nmap Timing and Performance Options | 00:07:00 | ||
| Prioritization of Vulnerabilities | 00:09:00 | ||
| Common Attack Techniques | 00:12:00 | ||
| Credential Attacks | 00:15:00 | ||
| Weaknesses in Specialized Systems | 00:18:00 | ||
| Section 04: Select Your Attack Vector | |||
| Remote Social Engineering | 00:06:00 | ||
| Spear Phishing Demo | 00:10:00 | ||
| In-Person Social Engineering | 00:12:00 | ||
| Network-Based Exploits | 00:07:00 | ||
| FTP Exploit Demo | 00:08:00 | ||
| Man-in-the-middle Exploits | 00:07:00 | ||
| Wireless Exploits | 00:14:00 | ||
| Application Exploits, Part 1 | 00:06:00 | ||
| SQL Injection Demo | 00:09:00 | ||
| Application Exploits, Part 2 | 00:08:00 | ||
| Application Exploits, Part 3 | 00:09:00 | ||
| Cross-Site Scripting Demo | 00:07:00 | ||
| Code Vulnerabilities | 00:17:00 | ||
| Local Host Vulnerabilities | 00:05:00 | ||
| Privilege Escalation (Linux) | 00:10:00 | ||
| Privilege Escalation (Windows) | 00:06:00 | ||
| Misc. Privilege Escalation | 00:08:00 | ||
| Misc. Local Host Vulnerabilities | 00:08:00 | ||
| Physical Security | 00:11:00 | ||
| Post-Exploitation Techniques | 00:11:00 | ||
| Persistence and Stealth | 00:11:00 | ||
| Section 05: Selecting Pen Testing Tools | |||
| Nmap Scoping & Output Options | 00:21:00 | ||
| Pen Testing Toolbox | 00:07:00 | ||
| Using Kali Linux | 00:21:00 | ||
| Scanners & Credential Tools | 00:07:00 | ||
| Code-Cracking Tools | 00:05:00 | ||
| Open-Source Research Tools | 00:07:00 | ||
| Wireless and Web Pen Testing Tools | 00:11:00 | ||
| Remote Access Tools | 00:06:00 | ||
| Analyzers and Mobile Pen Testing Tools | 00:03:00 | ||
| Other Pen Testing Tools | 00:05:00 | ||
| Using Scripting in Pen Testing | 00:13:00 | ||
| Bash Scripting Basics | 00:15:00 | ||
| Bash Scripting Techniques | 00:10:00 | ||
| PowerShell Scripts | 00:04:00 | ||
| Ruby Scripts | 00:07:00 | ||
| Python Scripts | 00:06:00 | ||
| Scripting Languages Comparison | 00:11:00 | ||
| Section 06: Reporting And Communication | |||
| Writing Reports | 00:16:00 | ||
| Post-Report Activities | 00:06:00 | ||
| Mitigation Strategies | 00:05:00 | ||
| Communication | 00:10:00 | ||
| Order Your Certificate | |||
| Order Your Certificate | 00:00:00 | ||



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