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Earn Your CompTIA PenTest+ Certification
What does it mean to earn your CompTIA PenTest+ Certification?
CompTIA PenTest+ is a certification for intermediate skill level cybersecurity professionals who are tasked with hands-on penetration testing to identify, exploit, report and manage vulnerabilities on a network. Gaining your PenTest+ certification, issued through CompTIA, will advance your cybersecurity career opportunities.
Why Earn Your Certification
Earning your certification proves to employers that you are knowledgeable in all aspects of your field. Here are some key reasons why you should earn your certification:
- Competitive advantage – Show hiring managers that you have the knowledge and skills to succeed
- Skills confidence – Apply for jobs with confidence that you are trained with industry-preferred skills that will ensure you are day-one ready
- Potential for promotion – Demonstrate that you are a go-getter and would be a great candidate for advancement
CompTIA PenTest+ Certification Outcomes
This certification ensures individuals can:
- Perform a vulnerability scan and analyze scan results
- Explain weaknesses related to specialized systems
- Summarize physical security attacks related to facilities
- Exploit wireless and RF-based vulnerabilities, application based vulnerabilities and local host vulnerabilities
- Analyze tool output or data related to a penetration test
- Recommend mitigation strategies for discovered vulnerabilities
- Determine the resiliency of networks against attacks
- Customize assessment frameworks to effectively collaborate on and report findings
- Communicate recommended strategies to improve the overall state of IT security
Overview of the Issuing Authority
The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is a leading voice for information technology training having awarded more than 2.5 million IT certifications. It is a huge proponent of industry growth and also offers memberships for individuals within IT fields.
With more than 2,000 members, 3,000 academic and training partners and tens of thousands of registered users spanning the entire information communications and technology (ICT) industry, CompTIA has become a leading voice for the technology ecosystem.
Certification Requirements
To pursue PenTest+ certification, it is recommended to have Network+, Security+ or equivalent knowledge. Additionally, a minimum of 3-4 years of hands-on information security or related experience is preferred. PenTest+ is designed to build upon the foundation of CompTIA Security+ or equivalent experience, emphasizing a technical and hands-on approach.
Select the right training program for your goals
Ethical Hacker
By earning your Ethical Hacker program, you will enhance your cybersecurity career prospects as an intermediate-level professional specializing in hands-on penetration testing.
Meet Your Training Specialist
Ryan Buchar is your Training Specialist. He is here to help you understand the program, payment options and succeed! Get in touch with Ryan to learn more about the program and how to achieve your career goals. If you are a manager interested in group enrollment, please contact Ryan directly so he can assist you with the enrollment process.
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