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Those with a CompTIA® PenTest+ certification can pursue a career as a Penetration Tester. Penetration Testers evaluate network system security by conducting simulated internal and external cyberattacks using adversary tools and techniques. They attempt to breach and exploit critical systems and gain access to sensitive information to assess system security. This career requires continued training and education.
This program prepares students to take the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) PenTest+ certification exam. Learn how to use various tools to exploit network-based and host-based system vulnerabilities for given scenarios after conducting a vulnerability analysis. Students complete post-exploit tasks then analyze and report penetration test results for given scenarios. Students develop mitigation strategies for vulnerabilities that are discovered based on best practices.
Successful candidates must be self-motivated, independent learners, detail-oriented, have strong analytical skills, the ability to take direction, and the ability to work both independently and as a team member.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, overall employment of penetration testers is projected to grow 14% from 2020 to 2030 in Maryland. Projected annual job openings in Maryland are 1,640. Additional career information may be found in Career Coach: https://ccbcmd.lightcastcc.com/.
Prerequisites
| Course Number | Course Title | Course Hours |
Textbook Information | Costs |
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PCA891 or PCO304 (if hybrid)
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Advanced Linux Administration | 50 | The Official CompTIA Linux+ Student Guide; CompTIA; $65.33, CompTIA CertMaster Labs for Linux+ (Access Key), CompTIA, $79.00** Check with coordinator for potential textupdate before purchasing. |
$729 T-$219/F-510 |
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PCA 594 or
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Introduction to Information Security | 37.5 | The Official CompTIA Security+ Student Guide, CompTIA, $169; CompTIA CertMaster Labs for Security+ (Access Key), CompTIA, $88.00 ** Check with coordinator for potential text update before purchasing. |
$569 T-$171/F-398 |
| Prerequisite Totals: | | 87.5 |
$401.33 |
$1,298 T-$390/F-$908 |
Course Series
| Course Number | Course Title | Course Hours |
Textbook Information | Costs |
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PCO 302 or
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PenTest+ Certification | 50 | Official CompTIA PenTest+ Student Guide, CompTIA, $74.67; CompTIA Labs for PenTest+, CompTIA, $88.00 Check with coordinator for potential textupdate before purchasing. | $729 T-$219/F-$510 |
| Course Series & Prerequisites Totals: | | 137.5 | $564 | $2,027 T-$609/F-$1,418 |
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