Penetration Testing Tools Online Training

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UPDATED: February 26, 2021

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Learn essential penetration testing tools and techniques in this intermediate Penetration Testing training, designed for CompTIA PenTest+ certification. Master industry tools like Kali, network mappers, and password crackers to identify vulnerabilities, exploit targets, and strengthen security. This CompTIA course is ideal for security technicians and IT teams focused on network protection and penetration testing skills.

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What you'll learn

Identifying vulnerabilities and building a plan of attack
Exploiting targets revealed in scans and attacking devices
Deploying industry pentest tools like Kali, network mappers, password crackers, and more

FAQs

What will you learn in this penetration testing tools training?

You'll learn what the best industry tools are for performing penetration tests, how to actually use them, and get plenty of practice in this pentest tools course. Penetration tests are valuable procedures that reveal network weaknesses and security opportunities. With this course, you'll master the tools that make them possible.

Who should take this pentest tools course?

Although any network security professional could benefit from learning how to use the tools that make penetration tests possible, this course is best for experienced security professionals. If your job responsibilities don't already include doing pentests, you might not immediately benefit from a deep dive into pentest tools like this.

Is this training in penetration testing tools associated with any certifications?

Yes, this course was designed with the PenTest+ from CompTIA in mind. You'll learn lots of different pentest tools in this course and how to use them in different network environments and ecosystems. That sort of arrangement is perfect for the PenTest+ because all of CompTIA's certifications are vendor agnostic.

What certification should you consider after taking this course pentest tools?

The PenTest+ from CompTIA is the certification you should be seriously thinking about after you take this course in penetration testing tools. You'll have more prep work to do before attempting the PenTest+, since this course only covers the tools section, but you'll be ready for the pentest tools section.

Why should you take this penetration testing tools training?

You should take this training in using penetration testing tools because although pentests are really cool, they're also just another part of the job. Learn the tools of the penetration testing trade and see just how systematic a pentest can be. Produce reliable results in your pentests with this training.

Who is this for?

This Penetration Testing Tools training is considered foundational-level CompTIA training, which means it was designed for security technicians. This pentration testing skills course is valuable for new IT professionals with at least a year of experience with penetration testing tools and experienced security technicians looking to validate their CompTIA skills.

What our learners say

This is the gold standard of video training. You always hear in grade school or college that the best teachers are the ones who are passionate in their field. The CBT Nuggets team are extremely passionate and get you motivated for the material.
Michael J. | IS&T Major Incident Manager
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Having access to on-demand labs that I could spin up instantly was very helpful. I didn’t have to have a home environment with a bunch of virtual machines spun up. Or worry about destroying things.
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Study plan

Download the free Penetration Testing Tools Online Training study plan to complete this course in about 25 hours.

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