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CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) Exam

CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) Exam

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CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) Exam

 

The CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) certification validates your competence in the fundamental principles and practical skills required for penetration testing and vulnerability management. 

 

Who should consider this certification:

  • IT professionals seeking a career in penetration testing: Build a strong foundation in penetration testing methodology and techniques.
  • Security professionals expanding their skillset: Enhance your existing security knowledge with practical penetration testing capabilities.
  • Individuals looking to transition into cybersecurity: Gain valuable entry-level skills and prepare for further specialization in penetration testing.

 

Course Outline 

 

  • Domain 1: Understanding Planning and Scoping (14%)
  • Domain 2: Understanding Information Gathering and Vulnerability Scanning (22%)
  • Domain 3: Understanding Attacks and Exploits (30%)
  • Domain 4: Understanding Reporting and Communication (18%)
  • Domain 5: Understanding Tools and Code Analysis (16%)

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Robert Hilton

This test was tough, but fair. It really drilled down on the post-exploitation and reporting phases, which are often overlooked in study materials. Prepared me well for the practical application of penetration testing.

Sophia Lewis

I loved the focus on the regulatory and compliance aspects alongside the technical topics. It's not just about hacking; this practice test confirms you understand reporting and scope definition. Solid resource.

Alex Jacob

The quality of the PBQs (Performance-Based Questions) felt very accurate to the real PT0-002 exam. It challenged my knowledge of scanning tools and attack scenarios in depth. This is a must-have if you're taking the old version.

CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) Exam FAQs

  • Exam Code: PT0-002
  • Exam Duration: 165 mins
  • Total Questions: 85 Questions
  • Passing Score: 750 (on a scale of 100-900)
  • Exam Format: Multiple choice and Performance-based Questions
  • Exam Languages: English and Japanese

The CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) exam covers topics including -

  • Domain 1 - Overview of Planning and Scoping
  • Domain 2 - Understanding Information Gathering and Vulnerability Scanning
  • Domain 3 - Overview of Attacks and Exploits
  • Domain 4 - Overview of Reporting and Communication
  • Domain 5 - Understanding Tools and Code Analysis

The CompTIA PenTest+ is for cybersecurity professionals tasked with penetration testing and vulnerability management. It is the most comprehensive exam covering all penetration testing stages. The CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) exam assesses the most up-to-date penetration testing, and vulnerability assessment and management skills necessary to determine the resiliency of the network against attacks.

The CompTIA PenTest+ will certify the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to plan and scope a penetration testing engagement including vulnerability scanning, understand legal and compliance requirements, analyze results, and produce a written report with remediation techniques. 

The CompTIA PenTest+ certification exam will verify successful candidates have the knowledge and skills required to:

  • Plan and scope a penetration testing engagement
  • Understand legal and compliance requirements
  • Perform vulnerability scanning and penetration testing using appropriate tools and techniques, and then analyze the results
  • Produce a written report containing proposed remediation techniques, effectively communicate results to the management team, and provide practical recommendations

  • The CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) exam suggests candidtes to have Network+, Security+ or equivalent knowledge.
  • Together with a minimum of 3-4 years of hands-on information security or related experience.
  • There are no required prerequisite, PenTest+ is intended to follow CompTIA Security+ or equivalent experience and has a technical, hands-on focus.