CompTIA PenTest+

Why is it different?

  • Chosen by security teams worldwide – validates practical penetration testing skills and advanced ethical hacking expertise.

  • Hands-on skills focus – emphasizes real-world penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and threat simulation.

  • Supports multiple job roles – applicable across cybersecurity, red team, and vulnerability management roles.

  • Aligned to latest trends and threats – covers testing tools, techniques, reporting, cloud/hybrid environments, and modern attack scenarios.

About the exam

CompTIA PenTest+ is the next step for cybersecurity professionals who want to specialize in penetration testing. It validates the practical skills needed to identify, exploit, and remediate vulnerabilities. PenTest+ emphasizes hands-on, real-world scenarios, ensuring candidates can effectively secure systems, applications, and networks in today’s threat landscape.

  • Assess enterprise security – evaluate systems, networks, and applications; recommend and implement appropriate solutions.

  • Monitor hybrid environments – secure cloud, mobile, and IoT infrastructures.

  • Operate within laws and policies – understand governance, risk, and compliance principles.

  • Respond to security events – identify, analyze, and remediate security incidents effectively.

PenTest+ is ISO/ANSI-accredited and DoD-approved, meeting directive 8140/8570.01-M requirements. Regulators and government agencies trust ANSI accreditation as it ensures the reliability and quality of the certification. Since its launch, thousands of professionals have earned the CompTIA PenTest+ credential, demonstrating validated penetration testing and cybersecurity skills.