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You can also take this course to prepare for the CompTIA PenTest+ certification examination. In this course, you will build on your knowledge of vulnerability identification, penetration testing tools, reporting and communication of mitigation strategies.  \nThis primary goal of this course is to help each student pass the exam required to earn the PenTest+ certification. To do this, your knowledgeable instructor will blend hands-on labs with lecture and practice exams to prepare you to pass the certification exam. The practice exams identify knowledge gaps that the instructor will fill with customized, hands-on labs and tailored lectures. Our on-site testing center allows you to take the exam when you are ready.  \nTo learn more about the course objectives and opportunities in the industry for PenTest+ certified professionals, view our PenTest+ Certification Info Session.  \nClick here to find your place on the CompTIA pathway.  \nRequired Exams  \nAudience Profile  \nThis course is designed for IT professionals who want to develop penetration testing skills to enable them to identify information-system vulnerabilities and effective remediation techniques for those vulnerabilities. Target students who also need to offer practical recommendations for action to properly protect information systems and their contents will derive those skills from this course.  \nThis course is also designed for individuals who are preparing to take the CompTIA PenTest+ certification, or who plan to use PenTest+ as the foundation for more advanced security certifications or career roles. Individuals seeking this certification should have three to four years of hands-on experience performing penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, and vulnerability management.  \nCourse Objectives  \nAfter completing this course, students will be able to:  \n* Plan and scope penetration tests.  \n* Conduct passive reconnaissance.  \n* Perform non-technical tests to gather information.  \n* Conduct active reconnaissance. * Analyze vulnerabilities. * Penetrate networks.  \n* Exploit host-based vulnerabilities.  \n* Test applications.  \n* Complete post-exploit tasks.  \n* Analyze and report pen test results.  \nOutline  \nLesson 1: Planning and Scoping Penetration Tests * Topic A: Introduction to Penetration Testing Concepts * Topic B: Plan a Pen Test Engagement  \n* Topic C: Scope and Negotiate a Pen Test Engagement  \n* Topic D: Prepare for a Pen Test Engagement  \nLesson 2: Conducting Passive Reconnaissance * Topic A: Gather Background Information  \n* Topic B: Prepare Background Findings for Next Steps  \nLesson 3: Performing Non-Technical Tests * Topic A: Perform Social Engineering Tests  \n* Topic B: Perform Physical Security Tests on Facilities  \nLesson 4: Conducting Active Reconnaissance * Topic A: Scan Networks  \n* Topic B: Enumerate Targets  \n* Topic C: Scan for Vulnerabilities  \n* Topic D: Analyze Basic Scripts  \nLesson 5: Analyzing Vulnerabilities * Topic A: Analyze Vulnerability Scan Results  \n* Topic B: Leverage Information to Prepare for Exploitation  \nLesson 6: Penetrating Networks * Topic A: Exploit Network-Based Vulnerabilities  \n* Topic B: Exploit Wireless and RF-Based Vulnerabilities  \n* Topic C: Exploit Specialized Systems  \nLesson 7: Exploiting Host-Based Vulnerabilities * Topic A: Exploit Windows-Based Vulnerabilities  \n* Topic B: Exploit *nix-Based Vulnerabilities  \nLesson 8: Testing Applications * Topic A: Exploit Web Application Vulnerabilities  \n* Topic B: Test Source Code and Compiled Apps  \nLesson 9: Completing Post-Exploit Tasks * Topic A: Use Lateral Movement Techniques  \n* Topic B: Use Persistence Techniques  \n* Topic C: Use Anti-Forensics Techniques  \nLesson 10: Analyzing and Rep","cbCaifJLl6gNTjFN","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifJLl6gNTjFN","pdf",20387,"English","# Audience Profile\n# Course Objectives\n# Required Exams\n# Outline\n## Lesson 1: Planning and Scoping Penetration Tests\n## Lesson 2: Conducting Passive Reconnaissance\n## Lesson 3: Performing Non-Technical Tests\n## Lesson 4: Conducting Active Reconnaissance\n## Lesson 5: Analyzing Vulnerabilities\n## Lesson 6: Penetrating Networks\n## Lesson 7: Exploiting Host-Based Vulnerabilities\n## Lesson 8: Testing Applications\n## Lesson 9: Completing Post-Exploit Tasks\n## Lesson 10: Analyzing and Reporting Pen Test Results","[{\"question\":\"What is the main purpose of the CompTIA PenTest+ Day course?\",\"answer\":\"The course is designed to help each student pass the exam required to earn the PenTest+ certification. 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