# CompTIA PenTest+

> Edoxi’s 40-hour CompTIA Pentest+ Course in Dubai builds advanced penetration testing skills and prepares for the CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-003) exam. Enrol Now!

## Course Details
- Rating: 4.9/5 (200 reviews)
- Location: Dubai, UAE
- Category: Networking & System Admin
- Sub-Category: CompTIA

## Course Introduction
Edoxi’s 40-hour CompTIA Pentest+ Course in Dubai builds practical skills in vulnerability identification, penetration testing, and security assessment. Prepare for the CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-003) Certification exam. Participate in reconnaissance races, CTF challenges, and red team Vs blue team exercises. Develop advanced penetration testing skills using tools like Kali Linux, Metasploit, Nmap, and Burp Suite. Enrol and gain skills to qualify for pen testing and security consultant job roles in Dubai.

## What Do You Learn from Edoxi's CompTIA PenTest+ Course in Dubai?

**Engagement Management**
Master planning, scoping, and legal compliance for penetration tests. Develop stakeholder communication and professional reporting skills.

**Reconnaissance and Enumeration**
Learn passive and active information gathering with Nmap and Wireshark. Identify potential vulnerabilities and areas of attack using OSINT techniques.

**Vulnerability Discovery and Analysis**
Conduct authenticated and unauthenticated vulnerability scans. Analyze results to distinguish false positives from genuine security threats

**Attacks and Exploits**
Develop practical skills in network, authentication, and web application attacks. Understand cloud-based vulnerabilities and AI system security considerations.

**Post-exploitation and Lateral Movement**
Establish persistence and move laterally through compromised networks. Document attack paths while maintaining operational security and providing remediation recommendations.

**Professional Report Writing Training**
Develop skills in creating executive summaries, detailed findings, and risk-based remediation recommendations.

## Key Features of Edoxi's CompTIA PenTest+ Certification Course in Dubai

**Hands-on Penetration Testing Labs**
Practice in realistic environments using professional tools like Kali Linux, Metasploit, and Burp Suite.

**Focused Exam Preparation**
Receive targeted review sessions, practice tests aligned with PT0-003.

**Official CompTIA Study Materials**
Access comprehensive guides, practice exams, tool usage handbooks, and script samples for exam preparation.

**Interactive Red Team vs. Blue Team Exercises**
Experience real-time attack and defense scenarios through competitive team-based activities.

**CTF-Style Challenges**
Solve capture-the-flag exercises that simulate identifying and exploiting security vulnerabilities in virtual machines.

**Vulnerability Scanning Workshops**
Master comparative analysis using tools like Nessus, OpenVAS, and Nikto while identifying false positives.

## Who Can Join Our CompTIA Pentest+ Course in Dubai?

**Cybersecurity Professionals**
Working in security operations, incident response, or vulnerability management.

**Network Engineers**
Responsible for implementing and securing network infrastructure.

**IT Security Managers**
Overseeing security operations and vulnerability management programs.

**Security Consultants**
Providing security assessments and recommendations to clients.

**Ethical Hackers**
Performing authorized security testing of systems and applications.

**CompTIA Security+ Certified Professionals**
Looking to advance their security credentials and specialization.

## CompTIA PenTest+ Course Modules

### Module 1: Engagement Management

**Chapter 1.1: Pre-Engagement Activities**
- Lesson 1.1.1: Scope Definition – Regulations, Frameworks, and Standards
- Lesson 1.1.2: Scope Definition – Privacy and Security Considerations
- Lesson 1.1.3: Rules of Engagement – Exclusions, Test Cases, Escalation Process, Testing Window
- Lesson 1.1.4: Agreement Types – NDA, MSA, SoW, ToS
- Lesson 1.1.5: Target Selection – CIDR Ranges, Domains, IPs, URLs
- Lesson 1.1.6: Assessment Types – Web, Network, Mobile, Cloud, API, Application, Wireless

**Chapter 1.2: Shared Responsibility Model**
- Lesson 1.2.1: Hosting Provider Responsibilities
- Lesson 1.2.2: Customer Responsibilities
- Lesson 1.2.3: Penetration Tester Responsibilities
- Lesson 1.2.4: Third-Party Responsibilities

**Chapter 1.3: Legal and Ethical Considerations**
- Lesson 1.3.1: Authorization Letters
- Lesson 1.3.2: Mandatory Reporting Requirements
- Lesson 1.3.3: Risk to the Penetration Tester

**Chapter 1.4: Collaboration and Communication**
- Lesson 1.4.1: Peer Review and Stakeholder Alignment
- Lesson 1.4.2: Root Cause Analysis and Escalation Path
- Lesson 1.4.3: Secure Risk Communication: Severity & Impact
- Lesson 1.4.4: Goal Reprioritization and Business Impact Analysis
- Lesson 1.4.5: Client Acceptance

### Module 2: Frameworks, Methodologies & Reporting

**Chapter 2.1: Testing Frameworks and Methodologies**
- Lesson 2.1.1: OSSTMM
- Lesson 2.1.2: CREST
- Lesson 2.1.3: PTES
- Lesson 2.1.4: MITRE ATT&CK
- Lesson 2.1.5: OWASP Top 10
- Lesson 2.1.6: OWASP MASVS
- Lesson 2.1.7: Purdue Model
- Lesson 2.1.8: Threat Modeling: DREAD, STRIDE, OCTAVE

**Chapter 2.2: Penetration Test Reporting**
- Lesson 2.2.1: Report Structure and Format Alignment
- Lesson 2.2.2: Documentation Standards and Risk Scoring
- Lesson 2.2.3: Report Components – Executive Summary, Methodology, Findings
- Lesson 2.2.4: Remediation Guidance and Recommendations
- Lesson 2.2.5: Reporting Considerations – Legal, Ethical, QC, AI

**Chapter 2.3: Analysis and Remediation**
- Lesson 2.3.1: Technical Controls – Hardening, Encryption, MFA, Segmentation
- Lesson 2.3.2: Administrative Controls – RBAC, SDLC, Policies
- Lesson 2.3.3: Operational Controls – Job Rotation, Time Restrictions, Training
- Lesson 2.3.4: Physical Controls – Access Control, Biometrics, Surveillance

### Module 3: Reconnaissance and Enumeration

**Chapter 3.1: Information Gathering Techniques**
- Lesson 3.1.1: Active vs Passive Reconnaissance
- Lesson 3.1.2: OSINT Sources – Social Media, Job Boards, Repos, DNS
- Lesson 3.1.3: Network Reconnaissance and Protocol Scanning
- Lesson 3.1.4: Certificate Transparency and Info Disclosure
- Lesson 3.1.5: Search Engine Analysis and Network Sniffing
- Lesson 3.1.6: Banner Grabbing and HTML Scraping

**Chapter 3.2: Enumeration Techniques**
- Lesson 3.2.1: OS Fingerprinting and Service Discovery
- Lesson 3.2.2: Protocol, DNS, Directory, and Host Enumeration
- Lesson 3.2.3: User, Email, Wireless, Permissions, Secrets Enumeration
- Lesson 3.2.4: WAF Enumeration and Manual Techniques

**Chapter 3.3: Reconnaissance and Enumeration Scripting**
- Lesson 3.3.1: Bash, Python, PowerShell Scripting
- Lesson 3.3.2: Logic Constructs – Loops, Conditionals, Operators
- Lesson 3.3.3: Libraries, Functions, and Data Classes

**Chapter 3.4: Reconnaissance Tools**
- Lesson 3.4.1: OSINT Tools – Wayback Machine, Maltego, Shodan
- Lesson 3.4.2: DNS Tools – nslookup, dig, DNSdumpster, Amass
- Lesson 3.4.3: Scanning Tools – Nmap, theHarvester, Wireshark, Aircrack-ng

### Module 4: Vulnerability Discovery and Analysis

**Chapter 4.1: Vulnerability Discovery Techniques**
- Lesson 4.1.1: App and Container Scans – DAST, SAST, IAST, SCA
- Lesson 4.1.2: Infrastructure Scans – Network, Host-Based, Wireless
- Lesson 4.1.3: ICS Assessment and Manual Discovery

**Chapter 4.2: Tools for Vulnerability Scanning**
- Lesson 4.2.1: Nikto, OpenVAS, Nessus, BloodHound
- Lesson 4.2.2: TruffleHog, Grype, Trivy, Kube-hunter

**Chapter 4.3: Analysis of Recon and Scanning**
- Lesson 4.3.1: Result Validation – False Positives, Completeness
- Lesson 4.3.2: Exploit Selection and Script Validation

**Chapter 4.4: Physical Security Concepts**
- Lesson 4.4.1: Tailgating and Site Surveys
- Lesson 4.4.2: USB Drops and Badge Cloning
- Lesson 4.4.3: Lock Picking

### Module 5: Attacks and Exploits

**Chapter 5.1: Attack Planning and Prioritization**
- Lesson 5.1.1: Target and Capability Selection
- Lesson 5.1.2: Metrics – CVSS, CVE, CWE, EPSS
- Lesson 5.1.3: Attack Path Documentation and Sensitive System Targeting

**Chapter 5.2: Network and Authentication Attacks**
- Lesson 5.2.1: Network Attacks – Packet Crafting, VLAN Hopping
- Lesson 5.2.2: Authentication Attacks – MFA Fatigue, Pass-the-Hash
- Lesson 5.2.3: Tools – Metasploit, Responder, Hydra, CME

**Chapter 5.3: Host-Based & Web Application Attacks**
- Lesson 5.3.1: Privilege Escalation, Credential Dumping
- Lesson 5.3.2: Web Attacks – SQLi, XSS, CSRF, JWT Manipulation
- Lesson 5.3.3: Tools – Mimikatz, Burp Suite, ZAP, sqlmap

**Chapter 5.4: Cloud, Wireless, and Social Engineering Attacks**
- Lesson 5.4.1: Cloud Attacks – IAM Misconfig, Metadata, Exposed Services
- Lesson 5.4.2: Wireless Attacks – Evil Twin, Jamming, WPS Attacks
- Lesson 5.4.3: Social Engineering – Phishing, Vishing, Impersonation
- Lesson 5.4.4: Tools – Pacu, WiFi-Pumpkin, SET, BeEF

**Chapter 5.5: Specialized System Attacks and Automation**
- Lesson 5.5.1: Attacks on Mobile, AI, OT, NFC, RFID, Bluetooth
- Lesson 5.5.2: Tools – MobSF, Frida, ADB, Bluestrike
- Lesson 5.5.3: Scripting Automation – PowerShell, Bash, Python
- Lesson 5.5.4: Breach and Attack Simulation – Caldera, Atomic Red Team

### Module 6: Post-Exploitation and Lateral Movement

**Chapter 6.1: Persistence Mechanisms**
- Lesson 6.1.1: Scheduled Tasks, Reverse Shells, New Accounts
- Lesson 6.1.2: C2 Frameworks, Backdoors, Rootkits
- Lesson 6.1.3: Security Control Tampering

**Chapter 6.2: Lateral Movement Techniques**
- Lesson 6.2.1: Pivoting and Relay Creation
- Lesson 6.2.2: Service Discovery – SMB, RDP, SSH, LDAP
- Lesson 6.2.3: Tools – LOLBins, Covenant, Netcat, Metasploit

**Chapter 6.3: Staging and Exfiltration**
- Lesson 6.3.1: File Encryption, Covert Channels, Alternate Data Streams
- Lesson 6.3.2: Exfiltration Methods – DNS, HTTPS, Email, Cloud

**Chapter 6.4: Cleanup and Restoration**
- Lesson 6.4.1: Remove Persistence and Config Changes
- Lesson 6.4.2: Credential and Tool Cleanup
- Lesson 6.4.3: Infrastructure Decommissioning and Data Destruction

## Hands-On Lab Activities

**Full-Scope Penetration Test on a Simulated Enterprise Network**
Conduct an end-to-end penetration test including reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, and professional reporting on a complex simulated corporate environment.

**Web Application Vulnerability Assessment & Exploitation**
Identify and exploit OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities in test web applications using tools like OWASP ZAP and Burp Suite.

**Internal Network Pentest Simulation Using Active Directory**
Compromise weak credentials and escalate privileges in a Windows domain environment using tools like BloodHound and Mimikatz.

**Wireless Network Penetration Testing **
Perform practical Wi-Fi security assessments, including WPA2 cracking and man-in-the-middle attacks using Aircrack-ng and Wireshark.

**Social Engineering and Phishing Simulation**
Design and execute controlled phishing campaigns to demonstrate human vulnerabilities using Gophish and Social Engineering Toolkit.

**Password Cracking and Credential Dumping Challenge**
Apply dictionary and brute force attacks against password hashes using John the Ripper, Hashcat, and Hydra.

## CompTIA Pentest+ Course Outcomes and Career Opportunities in Dubai
Obtaining CompTIA PenTest+ certification can help you establish yourself in the penetration testing and vulnerability assessment field. Security professionals with this certification advance quickly into specialized roles across various cybersecurity domains with higher compensation and greater responsibility. Here are a few outcomes that individuals and organisations can expect to achieve after completing our Training in Dubai;

- Enhanced vulnerability management through systematic identification and remediation of security weaknesses before exploitation.
- Reduced security incidents by decreasing the likelihood of successful attacks through proactive security testing.
- Improved compliance posture with better adherence to regulatory frameworks such as PCI DSS and ISO 27001.
- Acquisition of advanced practical skills with industry-standard penetration testing tools, techniques, and methodologies
- Career advancement opportunities with better employability for higher-level cybersecurity roles
- Recognition as a globally credible professional with certifications and demonstrable skills valued by employers

## Job Roles After CompTIA PenTest+ Course in Dubai
Network Engineer, Cybersecurity Analyst/Engineer, Penetration Tester, Cybersecurity Architect, IT Manager

## Companies Hiring CompTIA PenTest+ Professionals in Dubai
Emirates NBD, Dubai RTA, NOON, Agile Technology Solutions UAE, Burjline Builders, Dubizzle Group, RNTrust, MH Markets, Miamin Systems Dubai, NST Cyber

## CompTIA PenTest+ Training Options

**Classroom Training**
- 40-hour CompTIA Pentest+ Course in Dubai
- Hands-on Lab Infrastructure
- Instructor-Led CTF Challenges
- Collaborative Team Exercises
- Real-Time Feedback and Mentoring

**Live Online Training**
- 40-hour Online CompTIA Pentest+ Course in Dubai
- Virtual Lab Environment Access
- Interactive Penetration Testing Demonstrations
- Flexible Schedule for Professionals
- Recorded Sessions for Review

**Corporate Training**
- Customized Security Assessment Training
- Team-Based Practical Exercises
- Organization-Specific Attack Scenarios
- Flexible Delivery Options (On-Site / Edoxi Office / Hotel)
- Fly-Me-a-Trainer Option

## How to Get a CompTIA PenTest+ Certification?
Here’s a five-step guide to becoming a certified CompTIA PenTest+ professional.

1. Join Edoxi’s CompTIA PenTest+ Certification Course in Dubai
2. Attend CompTIA PenTest+ Certification Training
3. Complete the CompTIA PenTest+ Certification Course
4. Register and schedule your PT0-003 CompTIA PenTest+ Exam
5. Pass the exam and get the CompTIA PenTest+ Certification

## Why Choose Edoxi for CompTIA PenTest+ Training in Dubai?
Here are a few reasons why you should choose Edoxi for the CompTIA Pentest+ Course in Dubai;


**CompTIA Authorized Training Partner**
Our official CompTIA partnership ensures the curriculum aligns with PenTest+ exam requirements and access to exclusive exam preparation resources.

**Experienced Penetration Testing Instructors**
Our trainers bring extensive penetration testing experience from banking, telecommunications, and government security operations.

**Professional Penetration Testing Lab Environment**
Practice with industry-standard tools like Kali Linux, Metasploit, and Burp Suite in labs simulating real-world vulnerable environments.

**Security Certification Career Pathway**
We structure training to build your cybersecurity credentials progressively, mapping your journey from foundational to advanced certifications.

**Personalized Learning Experience**
Our small batch sizes ensure individualized attention during complex penetration testing exercises with detailed feedback on your techniques.

**Trusted Corporate Security Training Provider**
We've delivered specialized penetration testing training to major organizations across the UAE, customizing programs for specific security requirements.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What's the difference between PenTest+ and CEH certification?**
A: PenTest+ focuses more on hands-on skills and vulnerability management while CEH covers broader ethical hacking concepts.

**Q: What are the prerequisites needed to join Edoxi’s CompTIA Pentest+ Course in Dubai?**
A: No formal prerequisites are required to join the CompTIA PenTest+ course. However, CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent knowledge is recommended as a foundation.

**Q: How long is the CompTIA PenTest+ certification valid?**
A: The CompTIA Pentest+ certification is valid for three years, after which you'll need to recertify.

**Q: What is the Salary of a CompTIA Pentest+ Professional in Dubai?**
A: The average salary of an employee holding CompTIA PenTest Plus Certification is over $98,000 per year. However, the salary can vary depending on the years of experience and industry.

**Q: Will I get practical experience during the CompTIA Pentest+ training in Dubai?**
A: Yes, throughout our CompTIA Pentest+ Course in Dubai, you'll work with real tools like Metasploit, Burp Suite, and Nmap in lab environments.

## Course Overview
- Delivery Modes: Online, Classroom
- Course Duration: 40 Hours
- Corporate Days: 5 Days
- Learners Enrolled: 50+
- Modules: 6
- Certification By: CompTIA

## About This Course
## About Our CompTIA PenTest+ Training in Dubai

Edoxi's 40-hour CompTIA PenTest+ course in Dubai prepares security professionals to conduct comprehensive penetration tests and vulnerability assessments. The course is ideal for cybersecurity professionals, network engineers, and IT managers. As a CompTIA Authorized Training Partner in Dubai, Edoxi’s CompTIA Pentest+ Course aligns with the official curriculum.  This ensures learners gain the practical skills needed to meet industry standards and certification requirements.

Our CompTIA Pentest+ training features practical labs using professional penetration testing tools. Students work in simulated environments to build real-world skills. Participants complete hands-on exercises in reconnaissance, exploitation, and post-exploitation. These activities reflect actual challenges faced by security professionals.

We offer flexible training options tailored to meet diverse learning needs. Our classroom and live online training provide hands-on labs, instructor-led CTF challenges, and collaborative team exercises. For organisations, we deliver customized corporate training programs with team-based practical exercises, organization-specific attack scenarios, and flexible delivery options. This includes on-site, at our Edoxi office, in a hotel, or through our Fly-Me-a-Trainer service.

The CompTIA Pentest+ certification is highly respected in IT security, consulting, government, finance, and healthcare sectors. Our training helps you build the technical skills needed for red team operations and security consultancy roles. It also opens doors to advanced penetration testing certifications and career growth opportunities.

CompTIA Pentest+ Certification Exam Details

The CompTIA Pentest+ Certification validates your skills in identifying, exploiting, and reporting vulnerabilities across various systems. Edoxi’s course curriculum aligns with the official exam objectives and prepares you for the CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-003 certification exam. Here are the exam details;

Exam Criteria
Details

Exam Code
PT0-003

Exam Name
CompTIA PenTest+ Certification

Duration
165 minutes

Number of Questions
90, Multiple Choice

Passing Score
750/1000

Certification Validity
3 years

Exam Administration Authority
Pearson VUE

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## Trainer
- Name: Maria Mehwish
- Designation: Leading Cybersecurity & Cloud Security Trainer
Maria Mehwish is a forward-thinking and knowledgeable information security leader with a strong background in building, updating, and maintaining digital protections for various organisations. As a certified CEH, CCSP, CCT, and CISSP Trainer, Maria has a proven track record of delivering innovative and immersive coursework, enhancing learning experiences for cyber threats, ethical hacking, security policy, DevSecOps, and cloud security. With excellent verbal and written communication skills, she is also adept at troubleshooting problems and building successful solutions.

Maria is a self-motivated individual with a strong sense of personal responsibility, capable of managing projects from start to finish. Her expertise in Amazon Web Services, Java/Go/Python/C++, DevSecOps, computer security, Linux, penetration testing, and risk analysis, among others, makes her a valuable asset to any organisation. Maria, a British national, is a native English speaker and has intermediate proficiency in Urdu.

## Enrol in This Course
- Course URL: https://www.edoxi.com/dubai/comptia-pentest-plus-course
- Phone: +971 43801666
- Email: info@edoxi.com
- Address: Office 504, Bank Street Building, Burjuman Metro, Dubai, UAE
- Hours: Mon-Sun 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM