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CompTIA PenTest+ Certification

The CompTIA PenTest+ certification validates your skills in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and offensive security techniques. It demonstrates hands-on expertise in identifying, exploiting, and reporting security weaknesses. Ideal for penetration testers, ethical hackers, and cybersecurity professionals.

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What is CompTIA PenTest+ Certification about?

CompTIA PenTest+ is a performance-based certification that focuses on offensive security skills needed to assess the security posture of networks, applications, cloud environments, and systems. It covers planning and scoping tests, performing vulnerability assessments, exploiting vulnerabilities, conducting post-exploitation techniques, and preparing detailed remediation reports.
This certification prepares professionals to simulate real-world cyberattacks and help organizations strengthen their defenses.

What are the objectives of CompTIA PenTest+ Certification ?

By the end of this training, you will be able to:


  • Plan and scope penetration testing engagements
  • Perform vulnerability scanning and threat enumeration
  • Conduct network-based, application-based & wireless attacks
  • Exploit vulnerabilities and perform privilege escalation
  • Execute post-exploitation and lateral movement techniques
  • Test cloud, IoT & mobile environments
  • Use common penetration testing tools and frameworks
  • Analyze findings and produce professional penetration test reports
  • Recommend security improvements and mitigation strategies
  • Adhere to legal, ethical, and compliance requirements

Who is CompTIA PenTest+ Certification for?

  • Penetration Testers
  • Ethical Hackers
  • Red Team Operators
  • Vulnerability Assessment Analysts
  • SOC & Cybersecurity Professionals
  • Network Security Engineers
  • Anyone moving beyond Security+ into offensive security roles

What are the prerequisites for CompTIA PenTest+ Certification?

  • No mandatory prerequisites
  • Recommended:
  • CompTIA Security+ or equivalent knowledge
    • 2–3 years of hands-on cybersecurity or networking experience
    • Familiarity with Linux, scripting, and security tools is helpful