Prepare for CompTIA PenTest+
Offensive security with the paperwork that makes it lawful. Scoping, reconnaissance, exploitation, and the reporting that clients actually pay for.
- Level
- Intermediate
- Guided hours
- ~130
- Response
- 3 working days
Who this is for
Analysts moving to offensive work, and consultants who need a credential behind their testing practice.
What you need first
- Network+ and Security+ level knowledge, or equivalent experience
- Around three to four years of hands-on security experience
- Scripting familiarity — Python or Bash — is strongly recommended
What the track covers
Structured around the CompTIA exam blueprint for PT0-003. Domain weightings are the vendor's; the descriptions are ours.
Engagement management13%
Scoping, rules of engagement, legal and compliance considerations.
Reconnaissance and enumeration21%
Passive and active information gathering, scanning, enumeration.
Vulnerability discovery and analysis17%
Scanning, manual verification, prioritising real risk.
Attacks and exploits35%
Network, application, wireless, cloud and social engineering attacks.
Post-exploitation and lateral movement14%
Persistence, privilege escalation, cleanup and reporting.
What £10 a month includes
- Structured study path through every exam domain
- Guided practice questions with written explanations
- Direct access to a KSF mentor for questions
- Progress reviews against the exam blueprint
- Study resources and lab guidance
What it does not include
- The exam voucher itself — bought directly from the vendor
- Official vendor courseware
- A guaranteed pass; the exam is sat with the vendor, not with KSF
CompTIA publishes the authoritative exam objectives, pricing and booking process. We prepare you for it; they examine you.
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