CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-001) Online Course
The CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-001) is a highly respected intermediate-level certification designed for cybersecurity professionals who want to validate their skills in penetration testing. What sets this certification apart is its emphasis on hands-on ability—requiring candidates to demonstrate proficiency in testing across a variety of environments, including cloud, mobile, as well as traditional desktops and servers.
This course is designed to guide you step by step into the world of penetration testing. You’ll start with the fundamentals and progress to advanced topics, gaining the skills to plan and scope assessments, navigate legal and compliance requirements, and conduct vulnerability scans. As you advance, you’ll learn how to analyze findings, generate detailed reports, and communicate results effectively.
Loaded with practice questions and real-world examples, this course provides everything you need to confidently pass the CompTIA PenTest+ certification exam.
Style and Approach
This course offers comprehensive coverage of all objectives outlined in the CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-001 exam. With clear demonstrations and concise explanations, each topic is broken down to help you absorb the material efficiently and prepare for the exam with confidence.
Who should take this Course?
The CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-001) Online Course is ideal for cybersecurity professionals, penetration testers, ethical hackers, and security analysts who want to develop hands-on skills in assessing and exploiting vulnerabilities in networks, systems, and applications. It’s also suitable for individuals preparing for the PenTest+ certification exam. Prior knowledge of networking, security concepts, and basic scripting or command-line usage is recommended for the best learning experience.
Course Curriculum
Course Introduction
- The Course Overview
- CompTIA Pentest+ (PT0-001) Certification Information
- How to Get the Most Out of This Course?
- Advantages of CompTIA Pentest+ Certification
- Lab Setup – Virtual Machine Installation
- Download Windows and Kali Linux
- Installation of Windows and Kali Linux
Let’s Prepare for Pentesting
- Planning and Scoping Overview
- Penetration Testing Methodology
- Planning a Penetration Test
- Resources and Budgets
- Impacts and Constraints
- Rules of Engagement
- Penetration Testing Strategies
- Types of Assessments
- Threat Actors
- Penetration Testing Terminologies
- Legal Information
Information Gathering
- Information Gathering Basics
- Discover Active Machines in the Network
- Discover Open Ports in the Network Using Nmap
- Various Nmap Commands
- Discover Website Frontend and Backend Information
- Discover Subdomains of a Website
- Download Website Folders Offline
- Discover Social Networking Accounts Associated with a Person
- Discover Emails of the Target’s Friends
- Discover Relations between Organizations
Vulnerability Identification
- Vulnerability Assessment Basics
- Nessus – Network Vulnerability Scanner Installation
- Network Scanning and Report Generation
- Acunetix – Web Vulnerability Scanner Installation
- Website Scanning and Report Generation
- OWASP ZAP Web Vulnerability Scanner
- Burp Suite Web Analyzer
- WPScan WordPress Analyzer
Penetration Testing Tools
- Penetration Testing Tools Overview
- Database Attack Tools
- Password Attack Tools
- Wireless Attack Tools
- Social Engineering Tools
- Sniffing Tools
- Exploitation Tools
- Post Exploitation Tools
Attacks and Exploits
- Attacks and Exploits Overview
- Database Attack Using sqlmap Tool
- Database Attack Using jSQL Tool
- Password Attack Using Hydra Tool
- Password Attack Using Medusa Tool
- Exploitation Attack Using Metasploit Framework
- Exploitation Attack Using BeEF Framework
- Wireless Exploitation Setup
- Wireless Attack Using Fern Wi-Fi Cracker
- Shell and Python Scripts
- AV Bypass Using Shell and Python Scripts
Reporting and Communication
- Reporting and Communication Overview
- Report Writing Steps
- Metagoofil – Reporting Tool
- MagicTree – Reporting Tool
- Recordmydesktop – Reporting Tool
- Report Summary
CompTIA Pentest+ Exam Practice Questions
- Pentest+ Exam Practice Questions – Part 1
- Pentest+ Exam Practice Questions – Part 2
- Pentest+ Exam Practice Questions – Part 3
- Pentest+ Exam Practice Questions – Part 4
- Pentest+ Exam Practice Questions – Part 5
- Course Summary