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About the Certification
This is a global certification from CompTIA and represents the professional entry point into the world of Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking. It focuses on information gathering, vulnerability analysis, system exploitation, web and network testing, professional reporting, and Red Team fundamentals.This certification is the foundational Penetration Tester level for professionals entering the penetration testing field.
Main Curriculum
The curriculum is divided into six main sections
- Planning and Scoping
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- Defining the scope of the engagement
- Understanding legal requirements
- Rules of Engagement (ROE)
- Types of testing (Black / White / Grey Box)
- Reporting and Communication
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- Professional report writing
- Vulnerability documentation
- Providing remediation recommendations
- Post-engagement activities
- Information Gathering and Vulnerability Scanning
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- Reconnaissance
- OSINT
- Network scanning (Nmap)
- Vulnerability scanners
- Results analysis
- Attacks and Exploitation
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- System vulnerability exploitation
- Network attacks (MITM / Spoofing / Sniffing)
- Web application exploitation (SQLi, XSS, CSRF)
- Wireless attacks
- Password attacks
- Penetration Testing Tools
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- Metasploit
- Burp Suite
- Wireshark
- Hydra / John the Ripper
- Nikto / DirBuster
- Scripting and Automation
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- Python basics
- Bash scripting
- PowerShell fundamentals
- Penetration testing automation tools
Exam Details
- Exam code: PT0-003
- Duration: 165 minutes
- Number of questions: 90
- Question types: Multiple choice and performance-based questions
- Language: English
- Passing score: 750 out of 900
- Exam fee: USD 425 (may vary by country and may include taxes)
- Certification Validity This certification is valid for 3 years.
Do I need certifications before it ?
No prerequisites are required. However, it is recommended to have Security+ or CySA+, solid understanding of TCP/IP protocols and networking fundamentals, and basic knowledge of Linux. Hands-on familiarity with tools such as Nmap and Wireshark provides a strong advantage.
Which certifications are recommended after this one ?
Not mandatory. However, if you are aiming for a strong career path in penetration testing and vulnerability assessment especially in hands-on exploitation, weakness analysis, and security improvement the CompTIA PenTest+ certification is the strongest next step.
What are the main career uses of the CompTIA PenTest+ certification ?
- OSCP – the most globally recognized hands-on penetration testing certification.
- CEH to expand theoretical and methodological knowledge in ethical hacking.
- GPEN for advanced enterprise-level penetration testing.
- Red Team certifications for specializing in advanced attack simulations.
- Security+ / CySA+ (if not yet earned) to strengthen defensive and analytical foundations.
- Cloud Pentesting (AWS / Azure) for specializing in cloud environment penetration testing.
Your First Step Toward Penetration Testing :
The PenTest+ certification provides a strong foundation and practical skills in penetration testing and vulnerability analysis. It puts you on the right path toward advanced certifications such as OSCP, and is an excellent step for anyone pursuing an offensive cybersecurity career.
Who is this certification suitable for ?
- Individuals seeking a strong start in ethical hacking.
- Professionals holding Security+ or CySA+ who want to move into offensive security.
- Cybersecurity professionals needing offensive security skills.
- Aspiring Penetration Testers or Red Teamers.
- Candidates preparing for advanced certifications such as CEH, OSCP, or GPEN.