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CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) Specialization

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CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) Specialization

Master Ethical Penetration Testing Techniques. Learn advanced pentesting methodologies, vulnerability exploitation, and automation techniques to secure modern systems and networks.

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Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 month
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Implement penetration testing methodologies and assess vulnerabilities efficiently.

  • Conduct advanced exploitation techniques, including network, cloud, and IoT attacks.

  • Generate comprehensive pentest reports with actionable remediation strategies.

  • Automate repetitive testing tasks with scripts and analyze exploit code.

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Specialization - 3 course series

What you'll learn

  • Analyze legal and compliance requirements for ethical penetration testing.

  • Conduct effective reconnaissance using advanced tools and techniques.

  • Implement industry-standard methodologies like MITRE ATT&CK and PTES.

  • Bypass security defenses and assess vulnerabilities in cloud environments.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Vulnerability scanning
Category: Penetration testing
Category: DNS and host enumeration
Category: Nmap techniques
Category: Ethical hacking

What you'll learn

  • Exploit vulnerabilities across web, mobile, IoT, and cloud environments.

  • Master post-exploitation techniques, including privilege escalation and persistence.

  • Conduct sophisticated attacks like VLAN hopping, SSRF, and session hijacking.

  • Evade advanced defenses with stealthy detection avoidance strategies.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Advanced penetration testing
Category: ICS/SCADA security testing
Category: Network segmentation testing
Category: Wireless and IoT attacks
Category: Exploit development

What you'll learn

  • Write professional penetration test reports with actionable recommendations.

  • Analyze and modify scripts to enhance pentesting capabilities.

  • Automate repetitive tasks to improve efficiency in engagements.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Programming basics for pentesters
Category: Data destruction processes
Category: Host discovery scripting
Category: Automation techniques
Category: Automation Techniques
Category: Vulnerability remediation guidance

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