CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-003) Certification Exam

Already had hands-on pentest experience but the PT0-003 methodology sections - especially engagement scoping - filled gaps I didn't know I had.

I came in thinking the web app domain would be easy given my background, but the full lifecycle coverage - planning through post-exploitation - humbled me a bit. The data exfiltration scenarios were particularly well-represented. Better prep than I expected.

Lateral movement and post-exploitation finally clicked for me.

Nmap and OSINT recon content is spot-on. Passed first try.

I studied for PT0-003 to transition from SOC work into active testing roles. The post-exploitation and lateral movement questions were the toughest part, which is exactly where I needed the reps. Passed on my second attempt - no shame in that.

Transitioning from IT support into vuln testing, the recon and scanning sections here mapped directly to what PT0-003 actually tests. Solid starting point.