CompTIA PenTest+ Exam Certification Details:
| Duration | 165 mins |
| Exam Name | CompTIA PenTest+ |
| Schedule Exam | Pearson VUE |
| Number of Questions | 85 |
| Books / Training | CompTIA PenTest+ Certification Training |
| Exam Price | $370 (USD) |
| Sample Questions | CompTIA PenTest+ Sample Questions |
| Exam Code | PT0-001 |
| Passing Score | 750 / 900 |
Reference: https://certification.comptia.org/certifications/pentest
CompTIA PT0-001 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
Planning and Scoping - 15% | |
| Explain the importance of planning for an engagement. | 1.Understanding the target audience 2.Rules of engagement 3.Communication escalation path 4.Resources and requirements
5.Budget
9.Support resources
|
| Explain key legal concepts. | 1.Contracts
2.Environmental differences
|
| Explain the importance of scoping an engagement properly. | 1. Types of assessment
2.Special scoping considerations
6. Tolerance to impact 7.Scheduling 8.Scope creep 9.Threat actors
|
| Explain the key aspects of compliance-based assessments. | 1.Compliance-based assessments, limitations and caveats
|
Information Gathering and Vulnerability Identification - 22% | |
| Given a scenario, conduct information gathering using appropriate techniques. | 1.Scanning 2.Enumeration
4.Packet inspection 5.Fingerprinting 6.Cryptography
7.Eavesdropping
8.Decompilation
|
| Given a scenario, perform a vulnerability scan. | 1.Credentialed vs. non-credentialed 2.Types of scans
4.Application scan
5.Considerations of vulnerability scanning
|
| Given a scenario, analyze vulnerability scan results. | 1. Asset categorization 2.Adjudication
4. Common themes
|
| Explain the process of leveraging information to prepare for exploitation. | 1.Map vulnerabilities to potential exploits 2. Prioritize activities in preparation for penetration test 3. Describe common techniques to complete attack
|
| Explain weaknesses related to specialized systems. | 1.ICS 2.SCADA 3.Mobile 4.IoT 5.Embedded 6.Point-of-sale system 7.Biometrics 8.Application containers 9.RTOS |
Attacks and Exploits - 30% | |
| Compare and contrast social engineering attacks. | 1.Phishing
4.Impersonation 5.Shoulder surfing 6.USB key drop 7.Motivation techniques
|
| Given a scenario, exploit network-based vulnerabilities. | 1.Name resolution exploits
2.SMB exploits
9.DoS/stress test |
| Given a scenario, exploit wireless and RF-based vulnerabilities. | 1. Evil twin
2.Deauthentication attacks |
| Given a scenario, exploit application-based vulnerabilities. | 1.Injections
2.Authentication
4.Cross-site scripting (XSS)
5. Cross-site request forgery (CSRF/XSRF)
8.File inclusion
9. Unsecure code practices
|
| Given a scenario, exploit local host vulnerabilities. | 1.OS vulnerabilities
3.Privilege escalation
4.Default account settings
6.Physical device security
|
| Summarize physical security attacks related to facilities. | 1.Piggybacking/tailgating 2.Fence jumping 3. Dumpster diving 4.Lock picking 5. Lock bypass 6.Egress sensor 7.Badge cloning |
| Given a scenario, perform post-exploitation techniques. | 1.Lateral movement
|
Penetration Testing Tools - 17% | |
| Given a scenario, use Nmap to conduct information gathering exercises. | 1.SYN scan (-sS) vs. full connect scan (-sT) 2. Port selection (-p) 3.Service identification (-sV) 4.OS fingerprinting (-O) 5. Disabling ping (-Pn) 6.Target input file (-iL) 7.Timing (-T) 8.Output parameters
|
| Compare and contrast various use cases of tools. | 1.Use cases
|
| Given a scenario, analyze tool output or data related to a penetration test. | 1.Password cracking 2. Pass the hash 3. Setting up a bind shell 4.Getting a reverse shell 5. Proxying a connection 6. Uploading a web shell 7.Injections |
| Given a scenario, analyze a basic script (limited to Bash, Python, Ruby, and PowerShell). | 1.Logic
4.Variables 5.Common operations
7.Arrays 8.Encoding/decoding |
Reporting and Communication - 16% | |
| Given a scenario, use report writing and handling best practices. | 1.Normalization of data 2. Written report of findings and remediation
3.Risk appetite |
| Explain post-report delivery activities. | 1. Post-engagement cleanup
3.Lessons learned 4.Follow-up actions/retest 5.Attestation of findings |
| Given a scenario, recommend mitigation strategies for discovered vulnerabilities. | 1.Solutions
2.Findings
|
| Explain the importance of communication during the penetration testing process. | 1.Communication path 2.Communication triggers
3. Reasons for communication
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How to Renew the PenTest+ Certification
PenTest+ is valid for 3 years. Once the time elapses, the candidate has to go for a recertification process to renew their accreditation. This includes many activities to participate in, such as following training programs and obtaining higher certificates. One can take an online CE course like CertMaster CE, or accumulate at least 20 CEUs in 3 years. Upload the activities and programs to the Certification account, and PenTest+ automatically renews.














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