CompTIA PenTest+

CompTIA PenTest+ (Penetration Testing Certification)

CompTIA PenTest+ is an intermediate-level cybersecurity certification designed for professionals who want to specialize in penetration testing and vulnerability assessment. It validates the skills needed to plan, conduct, analyze, and report on penetration tests against networks, systems, and applications.

Key Highlights:

• Covers both offensive (ethical hacking) and defensive (hardening and remediation) techniques.

• Focuses on hands-on, practical penetration testing in real-world environments.

• Includes skills in vulnerability scanning, exploitation, post-exploitation, and reporting.

• Complies with ISO 17024 standards and is approved by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD 8570).

Who Should Take It?

• Penetration Testers

• Security Analysts

• Vulnerability Assessors

• Network Security Specialists

Recommended Prerequisites:

• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent knowledge

• 2–3 years of hands-on IT security experience