PenTest+ — CompTIA PenTest+
CompTIA's penetration testing certification and a DoD 8140 approved option that covers network, web, and cloud pentesting across multiple domains. Performance-based questions add meaningful practical weight but it remains predominantly MCQ. Sits between CEH and GPEN in the DoD 8140 approval landscape. Practitioner community recognition is lower than GIAC or OffSec equivalents. Most useful in environments where CompTIA certifications are specifically recognized by HR or contracting vehicles, and where GPEN cost is prohibitive.
| Issuer | CompTIA |
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| Level | intermediate |
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| Domains | Offensive Security, Cloud Security |
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| Practical weight | 25% |
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| Cost (USD) | 404 |
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| Renewal | 3 years (60 CEUs + $150 renewal fee) |
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| DoD 8140 | Yes |
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| Skills | penetration_testing_methodology, reconnaissance_techniques, network_scanning, vulnerability_identification, exploitation_awareness, report_writing |
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