PenTest+: Tools and Code Analysis

In this CompTIA PenTest+: Tools and Code Analysis course, you will learn about scripting and software development, how to analyze a script or code sample for use in a penetration test and use cases of different tools during the phases of the penetration test.

2
9
M
Time
Intermediate
difficulty
2
ceu/cpe

Course Content

No items found.
No items found.
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:
No items found.

Instructed by

Instructor
Anthony Fecondo

I consider myself a professional problem solver and technology tinkerer. I enjoy being put in challenging situations that require me to learn a new tool or system quickly. I work best when I’m setup with a problem and a test environment and can tinker to my heart’s content!

I started work as a SOC analyst, progressed to a position as a SIEM content developer, then SIEM engineer, before finally moving to my current position as a Splunk Professional Services Consultant.

The combination of deep technical knowledge, love of learning, and love of communicating come together quite nicely to produce a desire to teach. I want to be able to give back to the people in the infosec community and teaching is a perfect opportunity to do just that.

In addition to my personal opinion of Cybrary and my desire to teach, I also saw producing educational material in the Cyber Security space as a wonderful opportunity to build my brand, establish my expertise, and to positively affect more people in the industry.

In my free time, I spend a lot of time in the gym (fun fact, I used to be a certified personal trainer!) or reading books. I love fantasy, personal development, and obviously an educational technical book on occasion. My favorite book of all time is The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss. If you love beautiful prose, engaging characters, and being swept into another land by the magic of words, I could not recommend it more highly! I am a big PC person. I love building them, gaming (mostly single player RPG games like Zelda, Elder Scrolls, the Witcher, etc.), and doing random lab work.

Provider
Cybrary Logo
Certification Body
Certificate of Completion

Complete this entire course to earn a PenTest+: Tools and Code Analysis Certificate of Completion

Course
This is some text inside of a div block.

PenTest+: Tools and Code Analysis

Course

In this CompTIA PenTest+: Tools and Code Analysis course, you will learn about scripting and software development, how to analyze a script or code sample for use in a penetration test and use cases of different tools during the phases of the penetration test.

Path Releasing Q2 2025
Full access included with 
Insider Pro
 and 
Teams

2

H

9

M
Time

Intermediate

i
This is some text inside of a div block.
Experience Level

2

i

This is some text inside of a div block.
CEU's

1

Enrollees

Heading

H

Heading

M
Time

Heading

i
This is some text inside of a div block.
Experience Level

Heading

i

This is some text inside of a div block.
CEU's

Heading

Enrollees

Learners at 96% of Fortune 1000 companies trust Cybrary

About this course

In this CompTIA PenTest+: Tools and Code Analysis course, you will learn about scripting and software development, how to analyze a script or code sample for use in a penetration test and use cases of different tools during the phases of the penetration test.

Read More

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.

Included in a Path

Anthony Fecondo
Splunk Professional Service Consultant
Read Full Bio
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.

Success from Our Learners

"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/

"I was able to earn my CISSP certification within 60 days of signing up for Cybrary Insider Pro and got hired as a Security Analyst conducting security assessments and penetration testing within 120 days. This certainly wouldn’t have been possible without the support of the Cybrary mentor community."

Mike

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/

"I was able to earn my CISSP certification within 60 days of signing up for Cybrary Insider Pro and got hired as a Security Analyst conducting security assessments and penetration testing within 120 days. This certainly wouldn’t have been possible without the support of the Cybrary mentor community."

Mike

Security Engineer and Pentester/

"Becoming a Cybrary Insider Pro was a total game changer. Cybrary was instrumental in helping me break into cybersecurity, despite having no prior IT experience or security-related degree. Their career paths gave me clear direction, the instructors had real-world experience, and the virtual labs let me gain hands-on skills I could confidently put on my resume and speak to in interviews."

Cassandra

Information Security Analyst/Cisco Systems

"I was able to earn both my Security+ and CySA+ in two months. I give all the credit to Cybrary. I’m also proud to announce I recently accepted a job as a Cyber Systems Engineer at BDO... I always try to debunk the idea that you can't get a job without experience or a degree."

Casey

Cyber Systems Engineer/BDO

"Cybrary has helped me improve my hands-on skills and pass my toughest certification exams, enabling me to achieve 13 advanced certifications and successfully launch my own business. I love the practice tests for certification exams, especially, and appreciate the wide-ranging training options that let me find the best fit for my goals"

Angel

Founder,/ IntellChromatics.