CompTIA PenTest+ Training

Topic 1 Planning and Scoping 

• Planning a pen test
• Rules of engagement
• Regulatory compliance
• Resources and budgets
• Impact and constraints
• Support resources
• Legal groundwork
• Service provider agreements
• Standards and methodologies
• Environment and scoping considerations
• Ethical mindset
• Lab environment setup
• Project strategy and risk
• Scope vulnerabilities
• Compliance-based assessments

Topic 2 Information Gathering and Vulnerability Scanning 

• Scanning and enumeration
• Scanning and demo
• Packet investigation
• Packet inspection demo
• Lab setup
• Lab: Wireshark
• Application and open-source resources
• Passive reconnaissance
• Active reconnaissance
• Vulnerability scanning
• Vulnerability scanning demo
• Lab: Network basis
• Lab: Nmap discovery
• Target considerations
• Analysing scan output
• Nmap scoping and output options
• Nmap timing and performance options
• Prioritization of vulnerabilities
• Common attack techniques
• Automating vulnerability scans
• Credential attacks
• Lab: Password cracking
• Lab: Secure Sockets Layer
• Lab: Routing basics

Topic 3 Attacks and Exploits 

• Network-based attacks
• Wireless and RF Attacks
• Web and Database Attacks
• Attacking the cloud
• Specialised and Fragile Systems
• Social Engineering and Physical attacks
• Post-Exploitation

Topic 4 Reporting and Communication 

• Report writing
• Important components of written reports
• Mitigation strategies
• Technical and physical controls
• Administrative and operational controls
• Communication
• Presentation of findings
• Post-report activities
• Data destruction process

Topic 5 Tools and Code Analysis 

• Using scripting in pen testing
• Bash scripting basics
• Python scripts
• Tools inventory
• Pen testing toolbox
• Scanners and credential tools
• Code-tracking tools
• Wireless and web pen testing tools
• Remote access tools
• Analysers and mobile pen testing tools

Practice Exam

Prerequisite:

This course is assumed some basic knowledge on ROS. If you don't have background in  ROS , you can consider the following courses:

• Basic Robot Operating System (ROS) for Beginners
• Full Robot Operating System (ROS) Training

Hardware and Sofware Requirement

• Ubuntu Laptop with Ubuntu 16.04.xx
• PC or Mac installed with VirtualBox and Ubuntu 16.04.xx

HRDF Funding

Please refer to this video https://youtu.be/Kzpd-V1F9Xs

1-     HRD Corp Grant Helper

How to submit grant applications for HRD Corp Claimable Courses

2-     Employers are required to apply for the grant at least one week before training commences.

Employers must submit their applications with supporting documents, including invoices/quotations, trainer profiles, training schedule and course content.

3-     First, Login to Employer’s e-TRIS account -https://etris.hrdcorp.gov.my

Second, Click Application

4-     Click Grant on the left side under Applications

5-     Click Apply Grant on the left side under Applications

6-     Click Apply

7-     Choose a Scheme Code and select HRD Corp Claimable Courses: Skim Bantuan Latihan Khas. Then, click Apply

8-     Scheme Code represents all types of training that suit the requirements provided by HRD Corp. Below are the list of schemes offered by HRD Corp:

9-     Select your Immediate Officer and click Next

10-  Select a Training Provider, then click Next

11-  Please select a training programme from the list, then key in all the required details and click Next

Select your desired training programme.

Give an explanation on why the participant is required to attend the training. E.g., related to their tasks/ career development, etc.

Explain the background and objective of this training.

Select a relevant focus area. For Employer-Specific Courses, select ‘Not Applicable’.

12-  If the training programme is a micro-credential programme, you are required to complete these 3 fields. Save and click Next

Insert MiCAS Application number

13-  Based on the nine (9) pillars listed below, HRD Corp Focus Area Courses are closely tied to support government initiatives towards nation building. As such, courses offered through the HRD Corp Focus Areas are designed to provide the workforce with skills required for current and future demands. Details of the focus areas are as follows:

14-  Please select a Course Title and Type of Training

15-  Select the correct type of training according to the actual type of training, or as mentioned in the training brochure:

16-  Please key in the Training Location and click Next

17-  Please select the Level of Certification and click Next

18-  Please follow the instructions and key in trainee details

19-  Click Add Batch, then click Save

20-  Click Add Trainee Details

21-  Please key in all the required details, then click Add

22-  Click Add if there are more participants. Once done, click Save

23-  Click Next

24-  Please key in the course fees and allowance details, then click Save

25-  Estimated cost includes the course fees/external trainer fees, allowances, and consumable training materials. Please comply with the HRD Corp Allowable Cost Matrix.

26-  Select Upfront Payment to Training Provider and key in the percentage from 0% to 30%. Then, click Save and Next

27-  Complete the declaration form and select a desired officer

28-  Add all the required documents, then click Add Attachment. Then, click Save and Submit Application

29-  Once the New Grant Application is successfully submitted, the Grant Officer will evaluate the application accordingly. The application may be queried if additional information is required.

The application status will be updated via the employer’s dashboard, email, and the e-TRiS inbox.

• Penetration Tester
• Ethical Hacker
• Cybersecurity Analyst
• Information Security Consultant
• Vulnerability Analyst
• Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
• Network Security Specialist
• IT Security Engineer
• Cybersecurity Auditor
• Compliance and Controls Analyst
• Incident Response Analyst
• Forensic Analyst
• Security Architect
• Risk Assessment Specialist
• Cyber Defense Analyst
• Application Security Engineer
• Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst
• IT Auditor focusing on security
• Security Systems Administrator
• Information Assurance Technician

Alec Tan: Alec Tan is a ACTA certified trainer, He has a number of Comptia certifications. Since 2002, starting off from IT technical background to pre-sales, sales account manager, system integration, operate IT retail / repair shop business in Sim Lim Square 2008 ~ 2012, and back to IT industry employment, freelance IT Trainer till present.

Peter Cheong :  I am a ACLP certied trainer. Specialise In IT related knowlege and conduct IT Training which Include Microsoft Window Server Technology (Wintel) and Linux - Centos/Red Hat. Comptia ,ITIL , Motorola Solution Trunking System and Cisco Networking. I was worked in Motorola Solutions Conduct Motorola Astro 25 Trunking System For Police Force Malaysia (RMPnet),Taiwan Navy, Indonesia METRO POLDA (Police Force). After that I Join As IT Group Manager For W-Group which include 17 subsidiaries Companies in Real Estate Developer,Plantation, Building Management Services ,Contruction and also Fiber Opti Service Provider in Sabah,Malaysia.