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CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-003)
- Target job title
- Penetration Tester / Vulnerability Analyst
- Level
- Intermediate. Assumes fundamentals and some hands-on time; typical first-job or first-promotion certs.
- Prerequisites
- None required. Network+/Security+ and 3–4 years of hands-on security experience recommended.
- Official page
- CompTIA
Recent updates
PT0-003 is the current version, adding AI, cloud and attack-surface management topics. DoD 8140 approved.
Reviewed 2026-10-02. Confirm exam details on the official page before booking.
Where it sits in Offensive Security
- Entry CRTA CEH OSWP eJPT TryHackMe PT1 HackTheBox CJCA
- Intermediate OSCP HackTheBox CPTS CRTP OSWA CompTIA PenTest+ eCPPT TCM PNPT HackTheBox CWES CRTO BSCP GPEN CARTP
- Advanced CRTE OSEP OSED OSAI HackTheBox CAPE TryHackMe PT2 OSWE
- Expert HackTheBox COAE CRTL OSEE HackTheBox CWEE
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