PenTest Post-Exploitation, Reporting & Tools

This capstone course completes the CompTIA PenTest+ Specialization with approximately 4 hours and 45 minutes of expert instruction across post-exploitation techniques, post-engagement reporting, tools and code analysis, and an extensive tools inventory. Learners master what happens after initial system compromise and how to bring an engagement to a professional close. Learners benefit by gaining practical skills in maintaining access, lateral movement, covering tracks, and cleaning up after a test — critical competencies for any ethical hacker. The course also develops professional communication skills through structured report writing, including findings, risk ratings, and remediation guidance. An extensive tour of the penetration testing toolkit — Metasploit, Wireshark, Kali Linux, Burp Suite, password crackers, and scripting in Bash, PowerShell, and Python — equips learners with a practical arsenal. By the end of this course, learners will be able to complete a full penetration test lifecycle from initial access through professional reporting.