PenTest+: Information Gathering and Vulnerability Scanning
In this CompTIA PenTest+: Information Gathering and Vulnerability Scanning course, you will learn about active and passive reconnaissance and vulnerability scanning.
Course Content
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.
Instructed by
Certifications Held:
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate Microsoft Certified TrainerLiam 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.
