CompTIA PenTest+ (CT8729)

Lesson 1: Planning and Scoping Penetration Tests

• Topic A: Introduction to Penetration Testing Concepts
• Topic B: Plan a Pen Test Engagement
• Topic C: Scope and Negotiate a Pen Test Engagement
• Topic D: Prepare for a Pen Test Engagement

Lesson 2: Conducting Passive Reconnaissance

• Topic A: Gather Background Information
• Topic B: Prepare Background Findings for Next Steps

Lesson 3: Performing Non-Technical Tests

• Topic A: Perform Social Engineering Tests
• Topic B: Perform Physical Security Tests on Facilities

Lesson 4: Conducting Active Reconnaissance

• Topic A: Scan Networks
• Topic B: Enumerate Targets
• Topic C: Scan for Vulnerabilities
• Topic D: Analyze Basic Scripts

Lesson 5: Analyzing Vulnerabilities

• Topic A: Analyze Vulnerability Scan Results
• Topic B: Leverage Information to Prepare for Exploitation

Lesson 6: Penetrating Networks

• Topic A: Exploit Network-Based Vulnerabilities
• Topic B: Exploit Wireless and RF-Based Vulnerabilities
• Topic C: Exploit Specialized Systems

Lesson 7: Exploiting Host-Based Vulnerabilities

• Topic A: Exploit Windows-Based Vulnerabilities
• Topic B: Exploit *nix-Based Vulnerabilities

Lesson 8: Testing Applications

• Topic A: Exploit Web Application Vulnerabilities
• Topic B: Test Source Code and Compiled Apps

Lesson 9: Completing Post-Exploit Tasks

• Topic A: Use Lateral Movement Techniques
• Topic B: Use Persistence Techniques
• Topic C: Use Anti-Forensics Techniques

Lesson 10: Analyzing and Reporting Pen Test Results

• Topic A: Analyze Pen Test Data
• Topic B: Develop Recommendations for Mitigation Strategies
• Topic C: Write and Handle Reports
• Topic D: Conduct Post-Report-Delivery Activities

Appendix A: Taking the Exams

Appendix B: Mapping Course Content to CompTIA® PenTest+® (Exam PT0-001)