PenTest+: Attacks and Exploits

In this CompTIA PenTest+: Attacks and Exploits course, you will learn about network attacks, wireless attacks, application-based attacks, and post-exploitation techniques.

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Course Content

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Course Description

Target Audience

This course is intended for:

  • Penetration Testers
  • Ethical Hackers
  • Security Engineers
  • Cybersecurity Specialists
  • Security Analysts
  • Vulnerability Testers
  • Security Consultants

Prerequisites

Before taking this course, you should have the following certifications or experience:

  • Cybersecurity Work Experience
  • CEH Experience
  • Security Analyst Experience
  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

PenTest+ PT0-002 Exam Details

Number of Questions: 85 questions Duration: 165 minutes Passing Score: 750 out of 900 Languages: English, Japanese, Portuguese and Thai Exam Format: Multiple-choice and performance-based questions.

PenTest+ PT0-002 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How long is the certification valid for? A: The PenTest+ certification is valid for three years. You can renew it by earning continuing education units (CEUs) or by taking a higher-level CompTIA exam.

Q: What are the prerequisites for this certification? A: While there are no strict prerequisites, having foundational cybersecurity knowledge or holding certifications like CompTIA Security+ can be beneficial. It's also recommended to have hands-on experience in the cybersecurity field.

Q: How should I optimally prepare for the exam? A: Utilize this practice test in conjunction with the Offensive Penetration Testing course on Cybrary. Additionally, review CompTIA's official study materials and engage in hands-on penetration testing tasks.

Q: How closely does this practice test mirror the actual exam? A: This practice test closely emulates the format, difficulty, and content of the real exam, ensuring that you are thoroughly prepared for every aspect of the certification test.

This course is part of a Career Path:
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Instructor
Liam Cleary

Certifications Held:

Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate Microsoft Certified Trainer

Liam began his career as a trainer of all thing's computer related. He quickly realized that programming, breaking, and hacking were much more fun. Liam spent the next few years working within core infrastructure and security services. He is the owner of SharePlicity, a consulting company focusing on Microsoft 365 and Azure technology. His role within SharePlicity is to help organizations implement Microsoft 365 and Azure technology to enhance internal and external collaboration, document and records management, automate business processes, and implement security controls and protection. He is a Microsoft MVP Alumni (17 Years) and Microsoft Certified Trainer, focusing on architecture, security, and crossing the boundary into software development. Over the past few years, his specialty has been security in Microsoft 365, Azure, and its surrounding platforms. Liam also creates online training courses for multiple platforms and teaches numerous Microsoft certification courses for Microsoft.

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Complete this entire course to earn a PenTest+: Attacks and Exploits Certificate of Completion

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In this CompTIA PenTest+: Attacks and Exploits course, you will learn about network attacks, wireless attacks, application-based attacks, and post-exploitation techniques.

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In this CompTIA PenTest+: Attacks and Exploits course, you will learn about network attacks, wireless attacks, application-based attacks, and post-exploitation techniques.

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Course Description

Target Audience

This course is intended for:

  • Penetration Testers
  • Ethical Hackers
  • Security Engineers
  • Cybersecurity Specialists
  • Security Analysts
  • Vulnerability Testers
  • Security Consultants

Prerequisites

Before taking this course, you should have the following certifications or experience:

  • Cybersecurity Work Experience
  • CEH Experience
  • Security Analyst Experience
  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

PenTest+ PT0-002 Exam Details

Number of Questions: 85 questions Duration: 165 minutes Passing Score: 750 out of 900 Languages: English, Japanese, Portuguese and Thai Exam Format: Multiple-choice and performance-based questions.

PenTest+ PT0-002 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How long is the certification valid for? A: The PenTest+ certification is valid for three years. You can renew it by earning continuing education units (CEUs) or by taking a higher-level CompTIA exam.

Q: What are the prerequisites for this certification? A: While there are no strict prerequisites, having foundational cybersecurity knowledge or holding certifications like CompTIA Security+ can be beneficial. It's also recommended to have hands-on experience in the cybersecurity field.

Q: How should I optimally prepare for the exam? A: Utilize this practice test in conjunction with the Offensive Penetration Testing course on Cybrary. Additionally, review CompTIA's official study materials and engage in hands-on penetration testing tasks.

Q: How closely does this practice test mirror the actual exam? A: This practice test closely emulates the format, difficulty, and content of the real exam, ensuring that you are thoroughly prepared for every aspect of the certification test.

Train Your Team

Cybrary’s expert-led cybersecurity courses help your team remediate skill gaps and get up-to-date on certifications. Utilize Cybrary to stay ahead of emerging threats and provide team members with clarity on how to learn, grow, and advance their careers within your organization.

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Liam Cleary
CEO @ SharePlicity
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Learn

Learn core concepts and get hands-on with key skills.

Practice

Exercise your problem-solving and creative thinking skills with security-centric puzzles

Prove

Assess your knowledge and skills to identify areas for improvement and measure your growth

Get Hands-on Learning

Put your skills to the test in virtual labs, challenges, and simulated environments.

Measure Your Progress

Track your skills development from lesson to lesson using the Cybrary Skills Tracker.

Connect with the Community

Connect with peers and mentors through our supportive community of cybersecurity professionals.

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Security Engineer and Pentester/

"Cybrary really helped me get up to speed and acquire a baseline level of technical knowledge. It offers a far more comprehensive approach than just learning from a book. It actually shows you how to apply cybersecurity processes in a hands-on way"

Don Gates

Principal Systems Engineer/SAIC

"Cybrary’s SOC Analyst career path was the difference maker, and was instrumental in me landing my new job. I was able to show the employer that I had the right knowledge and the hands-on skills to execute the role."

Cory

Cybersecurity analyst/

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