CompTIA PenTest+ Certification For Dummies
2. Edition May 2022
528 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
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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.
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
