Learn the methodology, legal understanding, and information-gathering techniques that define a successful penetration test before a single packet is sent. Through the industry-proven lens of the CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-003) exam, you'll scope and legally authorize an engagement, work with rules of engagement, NDAs, SOWs, and regulatory requirements, and apply frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP, PTES, and CREST. You'll then perform passive and active reconnaissance using real-world OSINT techniques and scanning tools to build an intelligence picture of a target environment.

Not planning to take the exam? These skills still apply on the job. Scoping, client communication, and compliance matter in every security role, not just penetration testing. Clear, expert instruction emphasizes decision-making under realistic constraints, so you finish able to structure a professional penetration testing engagement from contract to kickoff. Along the way you'll navigate client communication, regulatory compliance, and risk planning, decisions that are as critical in the field as any exploit.