The course is intended for:
Penetration tester
Vulnerability tester
Security Analyst (II)
Vulnerability Assessment Analyst
Network security operations
Application security flaw
CompTIA PenTest+ is for cybersecurity professionals tasked with penetration testing and vulnerability management.
Successful candidates receive the CompTIA PenTest+ certification.
CompTIA PenTest+ is for cybersecurity professionals tasked with penetration testing and vulnerability management.
Why is CompTIA PenTest+ different?
CompTIA PenTest+ is the only penetration testing exam taken at a Pearson VUE testing center with both hands-on, performance-based questions and multiple-choice, to ensure each candidate possesses the skills, knowledge, and ability to perform tasks on systems. PenTest+ exam also includes management skills used to plan, scope, and manage weaknesses, not just exploit them.
PenTest+ is unique because our certification requires a candidate to demonstrate the hands-on ability and knowledge to test devices in new environments such as the cloud and mobile, in addition to traditional desktops and servers.
No. of questions: 85
Duration: 165 Minutes
Passing Score: 750/900
Languages: English, Japanese
Validity: 3 years after launch of certification
Type of Questions: Performance-based and multiple choice
Recommended Experience: Network+, Security+ or equivalent knowledge. Minimum of 3-4 years of hands-on information security or related experience. While there is no required prerequisite, PenTest+ is intended to follow CompTIA Security+ or equivalent experience and has a technical, hands-on focus.
The Computing Technology Industry Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the support and development of the IT industry and professionals. CompTIA provides certification programs and resources for IT professionals at various levels and in various areas of IT.
CompTIA certification exam is part of the training. As part of the training, you will receive an exam voucher, with which you can reserve the date of the final exam after the training. The exam can be taken online or at one of the Pearson Vue test centers.
CompTIA certification is the outcome of a successfully completed exam.
CompTIA certifications do not require any prerequisites. However, some exams recommend some previous IT experience.