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Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)

With more than 2,000 members, 3,000 academic and training partners and tens of thousands of registered users spanning the entire information communications and technology (ICT) industry, CompTIA has become a leading voice for the technology ecosystem.

CompTIA PenTest+

CompTIA PenTest+ is a certification for intermediate skill level cybersecurity professionals who are tasked with hands-on penetration testing to identify, exploit, report and manage vulnerabilities on a network. Gaining your PenTest+ certification, issued through CompTIA, will advance your cybersecurity career opportunities. 

PenTest+ maps 100% to the NICE/NIST Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (NCWF) v2.0 Related Work Role of Vulnerability Assessment Analyst. This is used by the U.S. DoD for determining cybersecurity work roles.

PenTest+ maps 100% to the NICE/NIST Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (NCWF) v2.0 Related Work Role of Vulnerability Assessment Analyst. This is used by the U.S. DoD for determining cybersecurity work roles.

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Program Comparisons

MedCerts training programs are some of the most competitively price ways to start a new career.

MedCertsCommunity CollegeOnline College
Program & Tuition Cost$4,000 averageUp to $20,000$3,000 average
Exam Fees, Books & MaterialsIncludedUp to $750Up to $750
Job Ready In3–6 months24–48 months3–6 months
Schedule FlexibilityOn-demand 24/7Set class scheduleOn-demand 24/7
Travel RequirementsNone: 100% onlineOn-campus classroomsNone: 100% online
Student SupportPersonal Advisors: text, call, and email accessProfessors: scheduled office hoursSupport inbox
Career CoachingExam-tailor + soft-skill training to build well-rounded careersExam-based + prerequisites and electives to meet credit hour requirementsExam-specific only
Content Delivery3D animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learningProfessor lecturesVaries: typically videos and presentations

This table is provided for reference only. Actual pricing may vary or change without notice. Pricing is based on an estimated full-cost tuition with fees for a Medical Assistant program or similar program before financial aid or other assistance. Data sampled from MedCerts, Oakland Community College, and Kaplan University.

CompTIA PenTest+

Certification

Skills Gained

  • Perform a vulnerability scan and analyze scan results
  • Explain weaknesses related to specialized systems
  • Summarize physical security attacks related to facilities
  • Exploit wireless and RF-based vulnerabilities, application based vulnerabilities and local host vulnerabilities
  • Analyze tool output or data related to a penetration test
  • Recommend mitigation strategies for discovered vulnerabilities
  • Determine the resiliency of networks against attacks
  • Customize assessment frameworks to effectively collaborate on and report findings
  • Communicate recommended strategies to improve the overall state of IT security

CompTIA PenTest+

Career Pathways

Attainable Jobs

Penetration Tester/Vulnerability Analyst

Penetration Tester/Vulnerability Analyst probe for and exploits security vulnerabilities in web-based applications, networks and systems. Penetration Tests are designed to achieve a specific, attacker-simulated goal and should be requested by customers who are already at their desired security posture. A typical goal could be to access the contents of the prized customer database on the … Read more

$82,000 – $120,000

Estimated Salary1

Incident Analyst/Responder

An Incident Analyst/Responder Investigates an IT-related incident: an unplanned interruption to a service, a reduction in the quality of a service, or an event that has not yet impacted the service to the customer. Works to restore a normal service operation as quickly as possible and to minimize the impact on business operations.

$68,000 – $105,000

Estimated Salary1

Cybersecurity Analyst

Cybersecurity Analysts work on monitoring, controlling, and maintaining systems that protect the security of large databases, including databases with customer information and patient files. Analyzes the examination of client computer systems, identification of weak points in security, development and implementation of new systems, and monitoring and response to security issues.

$72,000 – $97,000

Estimated Salary1

1All available job and salary information is from Burning Glass Labor Insights and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.

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