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CompTIA PenTest+ Certification For Dummies 2e will help Cybersecurity Professionals study and prepare for the PenTest+ exam. Practice tests and sample questions will guide test takers through this practical, hands on, and multiple-choice test to prove they’re the best in their field for penetration testing. This edition is fully updated for the October 2021 version of PenTest+ Certification.
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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.
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