PenTest+

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PenTest+
Stands forCompTIA PenTest+
CategoriesEducation & Academia

PenTest+ stands for CompTIA PenTest+, a professional certification abbreviation.

Intermediate CompTIA certification for penetration testers and vulnerability assessors, covering planning, reconnaissance, attacks, reporting and tools. It includes performance-based questions.

Example: The new penetration tester earned PenTest+ before attempting the OSCP.

Usage notes

CompTIA introduced PenTest+ in 2018. Unlike the OSCP, it uses a timed exam with multiple-choice and simulation questions rather than a long practical. It is valid for three years.

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