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IT 6100

Ethical Hacker (PenTest+)

Online Certification Training

This program prepares you for a career in cybersecurity, with a focus on “offensive” strategies to protect an organization from risk.

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We believe everyone should have access to higher education. With the option to pay in full, break down payments or utilize government grant funding, we help expand that access.

Monthly Payment Options as low as

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191

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Talk with an Education Consultant to pick the perfect payment plan, from paying in full to installments with interest rates from 0-12%.

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The total tuition can be paid immediately or through a number of grant-funded or monthly payment plan options.

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*Students in Maryland are not eligible for MedCerts payment plans but may be eligible for other tuition options. Speak to an Education Consultant for further information.

MyCAA, Department of Defense Credentialing Assistance/COOL and Workforce Grants

MedCerts offers financial aid options through these government grant-funded programs – MyCAA, Workforce Funding (including WIOA), and Department of Defense Credentialing Assistance or COOL funding for the Army, Air Force and Coast Guard. Those eligible include Military Spouses; active duty Army, Reserves, and National Guard members; active duty Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air Force National Guard, and US Space Force; active duty Coast Guard and SELRES members (enlisted and officers); or workforce-funded qualifying job seekers. Speak to an Education Consultant to see if you qualify.

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What Does an Ethical Hacker Do?

Penetration Testers or Pentesters (also known as Ethical Hackers) proactively test for security gaps and weaknesses within organizations of all sizes across all industries. As organizations scramble to protect themselves and their customers, the ability to conduct penetration testing is an emerging skill set that is becoming ever more valuable to the organizations seeking protection, and even more lucrative for those who possess these skills.

136,890

Entry Level Jobs in the US

Ethical Hackers will see available jobs grow 28.7% over the next ten years.

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

What You’ll Learn

IT 6100

Ethical Hacker (PenTest+)

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that roles requiring penetration testing will be within the fastest-growing job category, with 28% overall growth by 2026. The overall penetration testing market is estimated to grow 23.7% by 2021.

The Ethical Hacker (CompTIA PenTest+) certification program focuses on developing the following 5 primary skills including, Planning and Scoping, Information Gathering & Vulnerability Identification, Attacks & Exploits, Penetration Testing Tools, and Reporting & Communication. Upon completion of this program, you’ll be able to demonstrate the hands-on ability to test devices in new environments such as the cloud and mobile, in addition to traditional desktops and servers. The CompTIA PenTest+ certification exam focuses on the technical, hands-on details of the cybersecurity field, including how to emulate a cyber threat, infiltrate a secure network architecture and conduct a penetration test against your organizational networks (with permission, of course).

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  1. Conduct information gathering using appropriate techniques
  2. Perform a vulnerability scan and analyze scan results
  3. Exploit wireless and RF-based vulnerabilities, application-based vulnerabilities and local host vulnerabilities
  4. Analyze tool output or data related to a penetration test
  5. Recommend mitigation strategies for discovered vulnerabilities

Enrollment Requirements

  1. High School Diploma or GED
  2. Web browser with internet connection
  3. Course registration & payment
  4. CompTIA Security+, Network+, or equivalent experience
  5. Minimum of 3-4 years of hands-on information security or related experience

MEDCERTS-COVERED MATERIALS*

  1. Expert-led video based training
  2. Textbook: PenTest+ All in One
  3. Competency assessments
  4. National Certification exam fee

STUDENT SERVICES

  1. Dedicated Student Success Advisors
  2. Tailored support based on performance & behavior
  3. Exam preparation process
  4. 1 yr. post-program access to Career Center & Career Coaches

*The cost of all materials needed for this program are covered by MedCerts. They are not included in the tuition costs and the student is not liable for any costs or fees related to the above materials.

Required Courses
Code
Course
Duration
IT 6011
3
Weeks
Total Program Duration

Eligible Certifications

Ethical Hacker (PenTest+)

Job Opportunities

Cybersecurity Analyst

$72,000 – $97,000

Estimated Salary

Entry Level

Incident Analyst/Responder

$68,000 – $105,000

Estimated Salary

Career Potential

Penetration Tester/Vulnerability Analyst

$82,000 – $120,000

Estimated Salary

Disclaimers

  1. While MedCerts training and related target certifications may be accepted and/or approved by your state of residency, employers reserve the right to dictate prerequisite education, experience, or certification/licensure requirements for their positions. We strongly advise students to research target job posts from area employers and relevant state requirements, barriers, or restrictions prior to enrollment to ensure eligibility upon graduation.

Ethical Hacker—Frequently Asked Questions

An Ethical Hacker is a cybersecurity professional who identifies and exploits vulnerabilities in systems, networks and applications to improve security. They conduct penetration testing, evaluate security measures and provide recommendations to enhance defenses against cyber threats. Their goal is to uncover and address weaknesses before malicious hackers can exploit them.

The career outlook for Ethical Hackers is extremely positive, with available jobs expected to grow by 32% over the next ten years.

Salaries can range from $69,000-$182,000 annually, depending on experience, location and the specific company.

To become an Ethical Hacker, complete a training program like the one offered by MedCerts. This program covers penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, network security and ethical hacking methodologies. It prepares you for certifications such as CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) and CompTIA PenTest+.

In the MedCerts online Ethical Hacker certification training course, you will learn a comprehensive range of skills including:

Penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, network security, ethical hacking methodologies and system hardening, risk management, security best practices and developing disaster recovery procedures.

The enrollment requirements include:

High School Diploma or GED, web browser with internet connection, course registration & payment, CompTIA Security+, Network+, or equivalent experience, minimum of 3-4 years of hands-on information security or related experience

Tuition is competitively priced at $2,200. The cost includes all of your materials and registration fees for your examination.

Yes, payment plans are available as low as $191 per month. Additionally, students may qualify for government funding and scholarships.

MedCerts provides financial aid options through government grant-funded programs like:

MyCAA, Army Credentialing Assistance, Coast Guard COOL, Air Force COOL and Workforce Funding (including WIOA).

The total program duration is 3 weeks.

The course is developed with collaboration from industry-recognized subject matter experts and includes interactive simulations, interviews with real-world experts, game-based learning and more, catering to every type of learner.

Yes, the program includes a strategic exam preparation process and dedicated Student Success Advisors to provide tailored support based on performance.

The course includes expert-led video-based training, a textbook (“PenTest+ All in One,”) competency assessments and the national certification exam fee. All materials needed for the program are covered by MedCerts.

The MedCerts Ethical Hacker program prepares students for industry certifications that are recognized in most states. However, this program is NOT available to residents of the following states: AR, LA, ND, NV, OK, PA, RI, WI.

MedCerts’ programs, including the Ethical Hacker certification training, are designed to meet industry standards and are aligned with the requirements of certification bodies.

*All available job and salary information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, when possible, or compiled from national reported averages and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.