TOTAL: CompTIA PenTest+ (Ethical Hacking) PT0-002 + 2 Tests

From Total Seminars: Michael Solomon on ethical hacking & high-level penetration testing. Hack like a pro.

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What you will learn

Includes 2 Bonus Practice Exams. We have added a CompTIA PenTest+ Practice Test and a Certified Ethical Hacker CEH Practice Test.

How to plan and scope a penetration test as a contracted pen tester for a client (as an ethical hacker, you’ll be the good guy and get paid to hack networks!)

How to work within a virtual environment to practice your pen testing skills, including using Oracle VM manager, Kali Linux, Metasploitable, and DVWA

Where to find vulnerabilities and how to penetrate a network in order to run exploits, then how to report those vulnerabilities to the client for remediation

How to gather intel on a network by scanning and enumerating (finding) targets, then searching out the weak points on those targets

Understand social engineering attacks, exploit network-based vulnerabilities, and intercept traffic via on-path (man-in-the-middle) attacks

How to use pen testing tools like Nmap, Nessus, Nslookup, John the Ripper, Immunity Debugger, Aircrack-NG, Wireshark, and many more

How to write reports, explain post-delivery activities, and recommend remediation strategies to your client

Description

Mike Meyers and the Total Seminars Team, your source for best-selling cybersecurity courses, brings you this ethical hacking and penetration testing course with your instructor Michael Solomon, Ph.D., CISSP, PMP, CISM. Prepare for the CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-002 exam.

This is NOT a boring voice over PowerPoint course. Michael speaks to you and presents the material in an engaging interactive style that will keep you interested and make it easier to understand. Check out the free sample lectures and you will see the difference.

We've added 2 bonus Practice Tests. One practice test covers the EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker CEH certification exam. The other practice test covers the CompTIA PenTest+ certification exam. Test your readiness to pass either of these industry ethical hacking certification exams.

With 30+ years of experience in security, privacy, blockchain, and data science, and an energetic presentation style, Michael takes his proficiency in network penetration testing and consolidates it into this informative and engaging course.

WHY SHOULD I TAKE THIS COURSE?

Did you know penetration testers' average salary is 71,929?* And this career is in one of the fastest-growing job markets.

Whether you're looking to pass the CompTIA PenTest+ certification exam, take your next step in the CompTIA Cybersecurity Pathway, or you're just looking to learn some awesome ethical hacking skills, you’re in the right place.

Keep in mind there's much more to being an ethical hacker than what's covered here, including how to secure a network, however this course focuses on how to be a pen tester. A pen tester plans and scopes a pen test engagement with a client, finds vulnerabilities, exploits them to get into a network, then reports on those findings to the client.

This course shows you how to:

  • Use the tools you’ll need to scan networks, crack passwords, analyze and intercept traffic, discover code vulnerabilities, and compromise resources

  • Recognize vulnerabilities within a system, run exploits, and suggest solutions to a client to remediate the weak points

  • Work within a virtual environment to practice your pen testing skills, including using Oracle VM manager, Kali Linux, Metasploitable, and DVWA

  • Scope, plan, and execute a pen test engagement from start to finish

WHAT'S COVERED?

PenTest+ Exam Domain  -  Percentage of Exam

1.0 Planning and Scoping  - 14%

  • Compare and contrast governance, risk, and compliance concepts

  • Explain the importance of scoping and organizational/customer requirements

  • Given a scenario, demonstrate an ethical hacking mindset by maintaining professionalism and integrity

2.0 Information Gathering and Vulnerability Scannings 22%

  • Given a scenario, perform passive reconnaissance

  • Given a scenario, perform active reconnaissance

  • Given a scenario, analyze the results of a reconnaissance exercise

  • Given a scenario, perform vulnerability scanning

3.0 Attacks and Exploits  -  30%

  • Given a scenario, research attack vectors and perform network attacks

  • Given a scenario, research attack vectors and perform wireless attacks

  • Given a scenario, research attack vectors and perform application-based attacks

  • Given a scenario, research attack vectors and perform attacks on cloud technologies

  • Explain common attacks and vulnerabilities against specialized systems

  • Given a scenario, perform a social engineering or physical attack

  • Given a scenario, perform post-exploitation techniques

4.0 Reporting and Communications 18%

  • Compare and contrast important components of written reports

  • Given a scenario, analyze the findings and recommend the appropriate remediation within a report

  • Explain the importance of communication during the penetration testing process

  • Explain post-report delivery activities

5.0 Tools and Code Analysis 16%

  • Explain the basic concepts of scripting and software development

  • Given a scenario, analyze a script or code sample for use in a penetration test

  • Explain use cases of the following tools during the phases of a penetration test

EXAM INFO

Exam code: PT0-002

Max. 85 questions (performance-based and multiple choice)

Length of exam: 165 minutes

Passing score: 750 (on a scale of 100-900)

Exam voucher cost: 381USD

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.


HOW DO I TAKE THE COMPTIA PENTEST+ EXAM?

Buy an exam voucher (get your discount voucher at Total Seminars' website), schedule your exam on the Pearson VUE website, then take the exam at a qualifying Pearson VUE testing center.


WHAT'S THE BIG DEAL ABOUT THE COMPTIA PENTEST+, ANYWAY?

CompTIA's PenTest+ is the only penetration testing exam taken at a Pearson VUE testing center or online, 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.

Penetration testing and information security is one of the fastest-growing job categories according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. It predicts that roles requiring these skills will see 28 percent overall growth by 2026.

COMPTIA PENTEST+ VS. EC-COUNCIL CEH CERTIFICATIONS

The CompTIA PenTest+ is your quickest and most cost-effective route to a pen testing certification

The PenTest+ includes the latest mobile and cloud penetration testing skills, including IoT, as well as traditional desktop & server systems (CEH covers only traditional desktop & server systems)

The PenTest+ better matches employer needs by covering not just technical topics, but also business processes, project flow, best practices, and professionalism in pen testing (CEH is strictly technical)

The PenTest+ exam voucher costs 381USD (compared to the CEH 1,150USD non-member plus application fee)


Take a look at these student reviews:

-This is an excellent course!! Even in earlier chapters, the instructor gets you going on sample exercises to chop up the theoretical content a little, which always helps. With a course like this, hands-on is everything. I also appreciate that the theoretical parts are NOT TOO LONG AT ONCE!! Total Seminars did a fantastic job of breaking the content up in just the right places. LOVE this course!”Chris N

- “Amazing. Well Explained. Detail description for all the fundamental terms.” – Nisarg T

- “Instruction was excellent. Including notes as resources was a big help! I reviewed the notes while watching the videos and I think that is really going to help me with information retention. The instructor used real-world examples to demonstrate points. Overall, I feel confident I can pass the test after studying the materials and doing the exercises the instructor emphasizes. The instructor also highlighted several key points to study for the exam for maximum preparation.” - Tim W

- “This is what I was hoping for and it's much more upbeat than most of the lulling video series' I've seen before.” – John G

- “This course covers everything in the approved CompTIA PenTest+ certification test. The presenter knows his stuff, has done real work pentests and does a good job of showing off the tools you'll be quizzed on and how to manipulate and analyze the results. Highly recommend this for anyone with Security+ that is looking to specialize as a pentester. Great place to start!” – Casey D

- “Very well thought out course. The instructor is very knowledgeable, and the course is laid out in a great way! A lot of time was put into this and it shows!” – Luke P



Content

Introduction

Introduction

Planning and Scoping

Planning a Pen Test
Rules of Engagement
Resources and Budget
Impact and Constraints
Support Resources
Legal Groundwork
Scope Considerations
Lab Environment Setup
Project Strategy and Risk
Scope Vulnerabilities
Compliance-Based Assessments
Planning and Scoping Quiz

Surveying the Target

Scanning and Enumeration
Scanning Demo
Packet Investigation
Packet Inspection Demo
Application and Open-Source Resources
Vulnerability Scanning
Vulnerability Scanning Demo
Target Considerations
Nmap Timing and Performance Options
Prioritization of Vulnerabilities
Common Attack Techniques
Credential Attacks
Weaknesses in Specialized Systems
Surveying the Target

Selection Your Attack Vector

Remote Social Engineering
Spear Phishing Demo
In-Person Social Engineering
Network-Based Exploits
FTP Exploit Demo
Man-in-the-middle Exploits
Wireless Exploits
Application Exploits, Part 1
SQL Injection Demo
Application Exploits, Part 2
Application Exploits, Part 3
Cross-Site Scripting Demo
Code Vulnerabilities
Local Host Vulnerabilities
Privilege Escalation (Linux)
Privilege Escalation (Windows)
Misc. Privilege Escalation
Misc. Local Host Vulnerabilities
Physical Security
Post-Exploitation Techniques
Persistence and Stealth
Selecting Your Attack Vector

Selecting Pen Testing Tools

Nmap Scoping & Output Options
Pen Testing Toolbox
Using Kali Linux
Scanners & Credential Tools
Code-Cracking Tools
Open-Source Research Tools
Wireless and Web Pen Testing Tools
Remote Access Tools
Analyzers and Mobile Pen Testing Tools
Other Pen Testing Tools
Using Scripting in Pen Testing
Bash Scripting Basics
Bash Scripting Techniques
PowerShell Scripts
Ruby Scripts
Python Scripts
Scripting Languages Comparison
Selecting Pen Testing Tools

Reporting and Communication

Writing Reports
Post-Report Activities
Mitigation Strategies
Communication
Reporting and Communication

Practice Tests

CompTIA PenTest+ Practice Test
Certified Ethical Hacker, CEH Practice Test

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Reviews

Pachha
October 16, 2023
this course is very match with my career and the instructor of this very explain clearly. Mostly, I am able to catch at all point
Jonathan
June 19, 2023
This was a great course. Mr. Solomon clearly knows his stuff and has a positive, enthusiastic demeanor that establishes a good environment for study.
Jason
June 14, 2023
I enjoyed the way it was presented as it felt more like actually being taught rather than lectured to. I also enjoyed how the presenter incorporated a lot of real-world scenarios because it kept me engaged.
Daniel
April 29, 2023
I have read about 300/400 pages of the McGraw Hill Pentest+ book at this point. I am taking this udemy course through Air Force digitalu. I want to get certified and do cyber warfare in the future
Giuseppe
March 24, 2023
Good course for the preparation of the pentest+ exam. The instructor is very prepared and clear in the explanations. Introduction to labtainer is done very well. I recommend the course
Yasir
March 5, 2023
The instructor is delivering the knowledge in a professional way and easy understandable with targets.
Ian
February 16, 2023
This course absolutely helped me in passing my Pentest+ test. Thank you very much for the quality coursework!
Arun
January 31, 2023
I am basic skill set learner of cyber security, not having any experience on hands. still i want to learn ethical hacker, just wanted to know do i get jobs. Thanking overall my experience is to say its good learning
Adrian
August 19, 2022
Excellent! I love the fact that the course introduced Labtainers as a way to gain hands on experience with the most used hacking tools.
Joe
July 23, 2022
This is simple explanations hitting every topic briefly giving a great foundation with excellent presentation. You should watch this and dive deeper into anything you don't understand or feel is important. Take some practice test and come back to figure out where you should research.
Abhishek
July 20, 2022
Really enjoyed Michael Solomons' way of teaching. It was professionally done. As are most of the courses with TotalSem. I have gone through their entire series from A+, Net+, Sec+ with Mike Meyers (awesome teacher) and now Pen+. Thank you again, Hoping the best for the exam. :-)
Andrew
June 9, 2022
So very easy to understand the content as the instructor is very good at breaking stuff down to levels beginners can understand.
Joseph
March 23, 2022
Some webpages ref'd are no longer there but content of the class and pace has been good. Some info seems like bloat but its good to know material.
Jon
March 20, 2022
Some of the practice test answers could use a bit more detail/clarification explaining what things are or why they are correct/incorrect. Multiple questions had explanations like: "This answer is correct because [reason]. The other answers are wrong." Uhh duh, WHY are they wrong? What are they? etc.
Fredrick
November 18, 2021
This is a really good course. I already went through TryHackMe Pentest+ lab course. This is good video course review to solidify the knowledge learned. I'm not sure if it would be enough to pass the test with just this course. I say, buy a Pentest+ book, take this course and also do labs.

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