You're quickly becoming one of my favorite channels. I'm trying to build a foundation to break into the field and you have literally been an invaluable resource, thank you so much.

2022 looks good on you bro, only the best for you man... you inspired my journey since your very first posts.

I failed this cert first time, but passed the second time. Then I went on to the OSCP and passed that on my third attempt.

My take on Pentest+ and the "is it worth it?" question: Pentest+ will be of limited value when it comes to "getting jobs", but it does a decent job of introducing a student to the foundational knowledge needed for corporate pentesting. * If you have zero professional experience and need a first leg-up -> Maybe. * If you need a DoD 8570 CCSP approved cert -> Yes. * If vacancies you're interested in ask for it -> Yes. * Do most jobs require it -> No. * If you're outside of the USA -> less so, because CompTIA is less * If you want a stick at your back while studying, forcing progress -> Yes. Basically, I fully agree with you Heath.

Thanks so much, I’m so happy to see your regular videos again

It's amazing how far the TCM academy has come. I remember when it was first launched!

This video has so much value! So much better than network chuck. Thank you! I’ve been in IT 12 years currently studying for pentest + and Ejpt;

Heath, you're such a gift to our world and I appreciate you so much!!!

Great video. Thank you. I started on my study journey on this not fully knowing where I want to be in cyber (blue team?red team?) and found pentesting concepts interesting. I am going to stick with it since I am more than halfway through studying for it. I'm told by some industry experts I know that while its true it won't likely get me in the door to pentest, it can still help to obtain something like a SOC analyst role, just for the fact that it gives you a good runthrough of many of the offensive fundamentals that are valuable even on the defensive side. Obvious CYSA+ is the SOC Analyst-type cert and I think I might go for that afterward. My goal right now (5 years in IT Support) is not really to obtain a pen test role, which honestly is out of my league, but rather to get into an IRA or SOC role. I know Comptia certs are entry level compared to ones like OSCP, but if either of these has what it takes to slide me into a SOC role (and especially if the company pays for it), it seems 100% worth it. Super informative video though. Thank you.

I've also done the beta exam for this new version of the Pentest+, the PT0-002 and I agree with you! I saw some effort by Comptia, trying to bring some relevant concepts but it is as you say... it falls short when it comes to the practical part of it. Ethical hacking/Pentesting is a practical subject and there's no way around that. The best way to learn is to get your hands dirty and learn by doing! So maybe they should add a Practical Section as you suggested! Thank you taking the time to make this video Heath ♥

heath is so inspiring. The way he explains these hacking concepts wont be found anywhere else on YT. Thanks mate.

Awesome advice - a buddy I know has a bunch of other Comptia certs so for him, renewing them all by passing this would probably be the best benefit

Multiple choice is multiple choice. More and more employers are not only doing technical interviews, but taking it a step further with hands on/simulated environment to test your skills. Penetration testing & red teaming is also not typically considered “entry level”.

Wow! Thanks for dropping "gems"! I was really thinking that I needed to go after that cert but focus my pathway on becoming a "red teamer". Thanks for the info!

I appreciate you for sharing for hands-on point of views. I hope alot people can see this video and also your other videos on how to break into the industry. Thanks

Name another person in the cybersecurity and cyber education field who is as helpful, straight-forward, and easy to understand as TCM? You can't, because he is the best. Because of his courses like Practical Ethical Hacking and the PNPT exam, which I am going to take soon, he has provided an incredibly helpful road map for people like me who are trying to break into the ethical hacking field. Making a career change in your 30's is daunting, but Heath, you have been a huge help and I can't thank you enough!

Thank you Heath and I have been following your videos and learn a lot from you in pen test field

I watched your videos since a year you,david bombal,network chunk you three are my inspiration

Took it passed almost exactly a year ago. I did it more so because it was entry and to complete the entire Comptia certification catalog.

Heath: And now a word from our sponsor. Me: Oh no... Heath: Our sponsor is TCM Security.. Me: Oooh yaaay! Well played sir.

a very helpful, unbiased review. thanks heath!

yeah, I kinda felt like the CySA+ is the same way...I have it and really haven't had any additional bites on job offers. I took the Pentest+ beta as well, and bombed it...it was almost too much programming for a sys admin to understand...then again it was a beta and no study book was available at the time.

Wish you would recommend a certification path. It would help. There’s so many out there. OSCP, CISP, CEH, etc.

My guy. My mentor from far away. 👍🏾👍🏾

I recently completed Ibm python data science certification in February. wanted to learn web vulnerability reporting to implement machine learning algorithms on gathered data to simplify hacking.

Thanks so much! I still think I'm going to go for the Pentest+, personally. I would love yo see a video of all the certs you do recommend for beginners.

This Video was posted on My B-DAY!🎂🎂🎉🎉🎈🎈

Really love the material you’ve been putting out lately. Currently undergoing the ethical hacking course, and enjoying every bit of it.

honest and informative...thanks!

I took the Pentest+ last year after finishing CySA+ which contains roughly 30% of what is on Pentest+. Failed first time then passed the second. Is the cert worth it? Everything TCM has stated is on point. I'd also just add this cert maybe of some value if you're just seeking a high level understanding of what pentesters do prior to going for certs like CASP+, CISSP and even CISM or any other tech lead/managerial position in the cybersecurity market. If you're managing a cybersecurity team, having this cert can at least give you the understanding of what's going on without going way deep on the tech side.

Love these videos

Ty for this info !!!

Make one video on Top certificates to Land a job

I ALSO took the beta and passed whatever v1 of the exam was 4 years ago... I DID get into a security job. But not to perform penetration testing. I ended up needed a break from security work (at an MSP) and let the cert lapse because... working on oscp. My python section in the exam was string slicing. Thanks for the overview Heath - hoping to this give those unfamiliar a perspective

How do you feel about the CompTIA CySA+? Specifically from a DoD 8570 perspective and someone coming from only a Security+ CE certification?

Thanks for your review, I was actual thinking about taking the exam. But now I would like to know witch exam/study you would recommended to take instead of this one? As you say, a more practical, usual day to day certification that will be more useful.

I like the idea of this series. Would be interested to see your thoughts on CRTP from pentesters academy vs. CRTO from zeropoint

I took the beta. Now, I had just passed the Security+ exam and at the time I had 0 days experience as a cybersecurity engineer, so I failed miserably (I didn’t study because there really wasn’t much out there at the time) it seemed like an ok test. Definitely wasn’t easy but I figured for $25 (I think that’s what it cost me) why not give it a shot.

But it still renews all your other certs for 3 years

Hey Heath! Just wanted to ask if the CEH practical exam worth it? Thank you for your video!

Sir I like your practical pros and cons assessment. Keep up the good work sir

I dont think the Pentest+ holds any pentester value. I think its improperly named. It should be considered a blue team cert. I found it to be a waste of my time.

Can you do a video on what certs we should get to become a pentester?

When u sponsor your own product's Event ✨🥂

so Heath , can you give us any recommendations aside TCM courses, because I kinda of planned to take pentest next month but uve kinda change my mind now..

I'm considering this cert simply because it renews my Security+.

The Hornets hat for the win!

Hey dude! Thanks for all the content. Still watching last ethical hacking video Greetings from Algeria.

Which is best ComPATIA pentest+ and CEH

Just paid $200 for the pentest+ certmaster practice yesterday lol

What do you think about eJPT?? I am starting and I thought that getting this cert instead of spending waay more time than I have to prepare for the OSCP. The eJPT cert would be my foothold for jobs. What do you think? Thanks Heath for these videos!! 🙌🙌🙌

I'm doing the PEH course!

Found your channel recently, thank you for the informative content! About the academy, do you have any wireshark content? By a quick peek I did not find any.

no..its only good for helping u get a general idea of an area you may have overlooked. Hence why schools request it..

what are your thoughts on the eJPT cert.

Thanks bru

That would b my next move after I do security + 👏🙏👍🥰

Thanks bro.

What do you think about the CEH cert ? How does it compare to the PNPT cert ?

Thank you cyber mentor. Which cert is good for some one with little coding background want to shift from functional tester to security tester ? ?

Do you think this is worth having if your focus is blue team? I'm currently going for the CySA+ and wasn't sure if it's worth the studying and test-taking to go for the Pentest+ if I just want a foundation of pentesting knowledge.

What are the "decent" certifications you are referring to that are on the DoD website?

What certs do you recommend if not pentest+ for someone that wants to get into ethical hacking? I have my Sec+ and am proficient in using Linux, so this was gonna be my next step.

Official degree like a Bachleor in CyberSec or certs like OSCP/CEH etc..?

Brother do you have any suggestions or opinion on CREST certifications?

Hello Heath, Love from India. I follow your videos alot and i also have bought lot of courses from TCM. Thanks for creating such courses. It has helped me to achieve my dream job. I have a request for you. Can you please create a video/playlist on how to bust scammers, paid or free , anything will work. I need to learn how i can bust scammers online so that i can give some contribution to this industry and help people to leave this scamming buisness by catching them. There are people who are doing it on KZfaq but i am curious to know how do they do it. Thanks.

Just paid for pentest+ 😔, should have seen this video earlier

I need advice i want to do the IBM cyber security Analyst course on coursera is it worth it please help

PNPT… first practical Certification on the 8570???👀

Am interested in learning ethical hacking through pen test+ How much does it cost a course and how can I pay the money

Hi I have bought all your course and I can see that it is from 2019 does it matter? because I do not want to learn anything old

thank you for website bro...

I'm about to enroll in a bootcamp where I'll het the following certs... Just wanted to know what job I'll land with these certs and the average salary.. I have zero IT experience... the certifications are as follows the trifecta, Linux, cloud, server, and pen test?

Studied for 6 hours yesterday and took the test passed 😅.

I took it in beta too as just a "whatever, it's cheap" cert. I had just failed my OSCP and didn't expect to do well but did pass and get the cert. I attribute my pass to good guessing, strong coding skills, and tool familiarity I also got my CEHv8 in high school after a day of cramming. CEH is me at best

I was initially thinking about attempting Pentest+ before going for OSCP and TCM's own PNPT, but this video has kinda swept that off

Can you recommend any certification for pentesting?

Just subscribed to your channel. Congrats on bringing good information and not trying to act like some zaney zonky crack head like half the other IT KZfaqrs out there haha 🎉.

is the CYSA+ worth it?

Please help sir How to learn Ethical hacking

From an intro or foundational level, yes, it's worth it. But to be an actually High Tech/Advanced PenTester, not relevant.

What would you recommend as a starting point then? I'm currently on the INE penetration testing student path, in the hopes of passing the eJPT and then working towards OSCP. Is this something you would encourage? I know you have spoken highly of eLearn Security before, which is how I found out about it.

Just get PNPT or OSCP

that beard... jeez, just shave it off xD