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Advance your existing career, or build a new one, with the PenTest+ certification
Looking for some hands-on help achieving one of the tech industry's leading new certifications? Complete with an online test bank to help you prep for the exam, CompTIA PenTest+ Certification For Dummies, 2nd Edition guides you through every competency tested by the exam.
Whether you're a seasoned security pro looking to looking to add a new cert to your skillset, or you're an early-career cybersecurity professional seeking to move forward, you'll find the practical, study-centered guidance you need to succeed on the certification exam. In this book and online, you'll get:
* A thorough introduction to the planning and information gathering phase of penetration testing, including scoping and vulnerability identification
* Comprehensive examinations of system exploits, vulnerabilities in wireless networks, and app-based intrusions
* In-depth descriptions of the PenTest+ exam and an Exam Reference Matrix to help you get more familiar with the structure of the test
* Three practice tests online with questions covering every competency on the exam
Perfect for cybersecurity pros looking to add an essential new certification to their repertoire, CompTIA PenTest+ Certification For Dummies, 2nd Edition is also a great resource for those looking for a way to cement and build on fundamental pentesting skills.
List of contents
Introduction 1
Pre-Assessment 7
Part 1: Planning and Information Gathering 13
Chapter 1: Introduction to Penetration Testing 15
Chapter 2: Planning and Scoping 39
Chapter 3: Information Gathering 69
Chapter 4: Vulnerability Identification 109
Part 2: Attacks and Exploits 153
Chapter 5: Exploiting Systems 155
Chapter 6: Exploiting Wireless Vulnerabilities 209
Chapter 7: Exploiting Application-Based Vulnerabilities 247
Part 3: Post-Exploitation and Reporting 293
Chapter 8: Understanding Post-Exploitation Actions 295
Chapter 9: Common Penetration Testing Tools 333
Chapter 10: Analyzing Script Functionality 385
Chapter 11: Reporting and Communication 429
Part 4: Appendixes 455
Appendix A: PenTest+ Exam Details 457
Appendix B: CompTIA PenTest+ Exam Reference Matrix 465
Appendix C: Lab Setup 489
Index 493
About the author
Glen E. Clarke is the owner of DC Advanced Technology Training (DCATT) and teaches dozens of courses on cybersecurity, Microsoft software, and programming. Glen has authored many certification titles on topics such as A+, Network+, Security+, Cisco CCT and CCNA.
Summary
Advance your existing career, or build a new one, with the PenTest+ certification
Looking for some hands-on help achieving one of the tech industry's leading new certifications? Complete with an online test bank to help you prep for the exam, CompTIA PenTest+ Certification For Dummies, 2nd Edition guides you through every competency tested by the exam.
Whether you're a seasoned security pro looking to looking to add a new cert to your skillset, or you're an early-career cybersecurity professional seeking to move forward, you'll find the practical, study-centered guidance you need to succeed on the certification exam. In this book and online, you'll get:
* A thorough introduction to the planning and information gathering phase of penetration testing, including scoping and vulnerability identification
* Comprehensive examinations of system exploits, vulnerabilities in wireless networks, and app-based intrusions
* In-depth descriptions of the PenTest+ exam and an Exam Reference Matrix to help you get more familiar with the structure of the test
* Three practice tests online with questions covering every competency on the exam
Perfect for cybersecurity pros looking to add an essential new certification to their repertoire, CompTIA PenTest+ Certification For Dummies, 2nd Edition is also a great resource for those looking for a way to cement and build on fundamental pentesting skills.
