SEC680 - CompTIA PenTest+® Bootcamp

Course Description

Bootcamp | 30 hours | 3 CEUs | $3,395

Security remains one of the hottest topics in IT and other industries. It seems that each week brings news of some new breach of privacy or security. As organizations scramble to protect themselves and their customers, the ability to conduct penetration testing is an emerging skill set that is becoming ever more valuable to the organizations seeking protection, and ever more lucrative for those who possess these skills. In this course, you will be introduced to some general concepts and methodologies related to pen testing, and you will work your way through a simulated pen test for a fictitious company.

This course can also assist you if you are pursuing the CompTIA PenTest+ certification, as tested in exam PT0-001. The course is designed to provide content and activities that correlate to the exam objectives, and therefore can be a resource as you prepare for the examination.

SEC680 is taken as part of the Cyber Credential Professional Certificate. To complete the certificate students will also enroll in one of the following courses CMMC600, SEC600, SEC675, SEC700 , SEC600, SEC960 or SEC900 . Click on each course link for more details and to add to cart.

Course Outline

Lesson 1: Planning and Scoping Penetration Tests

Topic A: Introduction to Penetration Testing Concepts

Topic B: Plan a Pen Test Engagement

Topic C: Scope and Negotiate a Pen Test Engagement

Topic D: Prepare for a Pen Test Engagement

Lesson 2: Conducting Passive Reconnaissance

Topic A: Gather Background Information

Topic B: Prepare Background Findings for Next Steps

Lesson 3: Performing Non-Technical Tests

Topic A: Perform Social Engineering Tests

Topic B: Perform Physical Security Tests on Facilities

Lesson 4: Conducting Active Reconnaissance

Topic A: Scan Networks

Topic B: Enumerate Targets

Topic C: Scan for Vulnerabilities

Topic D: Analyze Basic Scripts

Lesson 5: Analyzing Vulnerabilities

Topic A: Analyze Vulnerability Scan Results

Topic B: Leverage Information to Prepare for Exploitation

Lesson 6: Penetrating Networks

Topic A: Exploit Network-Based Vulnerabilities

Topic B: Exploit Wireless and RF-Based Vulnerabilities

Topic C: Exploit Specialized Systems

Lesson 7: Exploiting Host-Based Vulnerabilities

Topic A: Exploit Windows-Based Vulnerabilities

Topic B: Exploit *nix-Based Vulnerabilities

Lesson 8: Testing Applications

Topic A: Exploit Web Application Vulnerabilities

Topic B: Test Source Code and Compiled Apps

Lesson 9: Completing Post-Exploit Tasks

Topic A: Use Lateral Movement Techniques

Topic B: Use Persistence Techniques

Topic C: Use Anti-Forensics Techniques

Lesson 10: Analyzing and Reporting Pen Test Results

Topic A: Analyze Pen Test Data

Topic B: Develop Recommendations for Mitigation Strategies

Topic C: Write and Handle Reports

Topic D: Conduct Post-Report-Delivery Activities

Appendix A: Taking the Exams

Appendix B: Mapping Course Content to CompTIA® PenTest+ (Exam PTO-001)

Learner Outcomes

After you complete this course, you will be able to plan, conduct, analyze, and report on penetration tests. You will:

• Plan and scope penetration tests.
• Conduct passive reconnaissance.
• Perform non-technical tests to gather information.
• Conduct active reconnaissance.
• Analyze vulnerabilities.
• Penetrate networks.
• Exploit host-based vulnerabilities.
• Test applications.
• Complete post-exploit tasks.
• Analyze and report pen test results.

Additional Information

SLU’s Pentest+ Course Kit (Included in the course fee):

Instructor-led training, slide presentations, and class recordings

Official CompTIA PenTest+ exam voucher (SY0-701), valid for 12 months and usable at a Pearson VUE testing center or via online proctoring

CertMaster Learn for PenTest+, which includes:

• Full learning content (lessons, videos, and explanations aligned with instructor-led material)
• Knowledge checks and quizzes throughout the course
• Practice questions and topic-based assessments
• A final assessment to gauge exam readiness

CertMaster Labs for PenTest +, providing hands-on virtual lab environments

To include these items we would purchase the following items:

• PenTest+ CertMaster Learn 978-1-64274-582-5 V9 $116 
• PenTest+ CertMaster Labs 978-1-64274-576-4 V9 $75 
• PenTest+ Exam Voucher n/a V9 $276

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