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Path CompTIA Pentest+

Learn the practical skills and prepare to ace the Pentest+ exam.

Hands-on exercises aligning to PenTest+ exam objectives
Practical exam preparation to help you with the Performance Based Questions

Example learning path completion certificate

Complete this learning path and earn a certificate of completion.

Introduction

This PenTest+ pathway allows individuals to practice the majority of practical skills required for the CompTIA PenTest+ exam. In this you will learn about

Industry standard penetration testing tools
Identifying and exploiting different network services
Exploiting web applications through today’s most common vulnerabilities
Understanding Windows active directory and attacking Kerberos
Post exploitation techniques (with Powerview, Bloodhound and Mimikatz)

CompTIA PenTest+ is for cybersecurity professionals tasked with penetration testing and vulnerability management.

Section 1

Planning and Scoping

Pentesting Fundamentals Red Team Engagements Governance & Regulation

Topic Rewind Recap

Section 2

Tools and Code Analysis

Metasploit: Introduction Wireshark: The Basics Burp Suite: The Basics Hydra Python Basics Python for Pentesters

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Section 3

Information Gathering and Vulnerability Scanning

Passive Reconnaissance Active Reconnaissance Nmap Live Host Discovery Nmap Basic Port Scans Nmap Advanced Port Scans

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Section 4

Attacks and Exploits

HTTP in Detail OWASP Juice Shop Phishing Windows Privilege Escalation Windows Local Persistence Active Directory Basics Breaching Active Directory Linux Privilege Escalation Lateral Movement and Pivoting Persisting Active Directory Credentials Harvesting

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Section 5

OWASP Top 10 (2025)

OWASP Top 10 2025: IAAA Failures OWASP Top 10 2025: Application Design Flaws OWASP Top 10 2025: Insecure Data Handling

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