CompTIA PenTest+ Certification For Dummies. Glen E. Clarke
Gathering Looking at Information-Gathering Tools and Techniques Understanding Scanning and Enumeration Lab Exercises Reviewing Key Concepts Prep Test Answers Chapter 4: Vulnerability Identification Understanding Vulnerabilities Performing a Vulnerability Scan Analyzing Vulnerability Results Types of Weaknesses in Specialized Systems Lab Exercises Reviewing Key Concepts Prep Test Answers
7 Part 2: Attacks and Exploits Chapter 5: Exploiting Systems Exploiting Systems with Metasploit Understanding Social Engineering Looking at Attacks on Physical Security Common Attack Techniques Exploiting Network-Based Vulnerabilities Exploiting Local Host Vulnerabilities Lab Exercises Reviewing Key Concepts Prep Test Answers Chapter 6: Exploiting Wireless Vulnerabilities Understanding Wireless Terminology Introducing Wireless Standards Looking at Wireless Configuration and Troubleshooting Implementing Wireless Security Practices Exploiting Wireless Vulnerabilities Lab Exercises Reviewing Key Concepts Prep Test Answers Chapter 7: Exploiting Application-Based Vulnerabilities Looking at Common Application-Based Attacks Understanding Application Security Vulnerabilities Identifying Unsecure Coding Practices Secure Coding Best Practices Lab Exercises Reviewing Key Concepts Prep Test Answers
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Part 3: Post-Exploitation and Reporting
Chapter 8: Understanding Post-Exploitation Actions
Common Post-Exploitation Tasks
Performing Lateral Movement
Maintaining Access (Persistence)
Covering Your Tracks
Lab Exercises
Reviewing Key Concepts
Prep Test
Answers
Chapter 9: Common Penetration Testing Tools
Understanding Use Cases for Common Pentest Tools
Looking at Common Pentest Tools
Analyzing Tool Output
Lab Exercises
Reviewing Key Concepts
Prep Test
Answers
Chapter 10: Analyzing Script Functionality
Reviewing Scripting Concepts
Using Bash Scripting
Understanding Python Scripting
Working with Ruby Scripting
Coding in PowerShell Scripting
Lab Exercises
Reviewing Key Concepts
Prep Test
Answers
Chapter 11: Reporting and Communication
Communicating During a PenTest
Findings and Remediations
Focusing Your Remediation Strategies
Writing