The must-have test prep for the new CompTIA PenTest+ certification
CompTIA PenTest+ is an intermediate-level cybersecurity certification that assesses second-generation penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and vulnerability-management skills. These cognitive and hands-on skills are required worldwide to responsibly perform assessments of IT systems, identify weaknesses, manage the vulnerabilities, and determine if existing cybersecurity practices deviate from accepted practices, configurations and policies.
- Five unique 160-question practice tests
- Tests cover the five CompTIA PenTest+ objective domains
- Two additional 100-question practice exams
- A total of 1000 practice test questions
This book helps you gain the confidence you need for taking the CompTIA PenTest+ Exam PT0-001. The practice test questions prepare you for test success.
Table of Contents
Introduction xv
Chapter 1 Planning and Scoping Penetration Tests 1
Chapter 2 Information Gathering and Vulnerability Identification 41
Chapter 3 Attacks and Exploits 89
Chapter 4 Penetration Testing Tools 137
Chapter 5 Reporting and Communication 181
Chapter 6 Practice Exam 1 213
Chapter 7 Practice Exam 2 231
Appendix Answers and Explanations 251
Chapter 1: Planning and Scoping Penetration Tests 252
Chapter 2: Information Gathering and Vulnerability Identification 271
Chapter 3: Attacks and Exploits 289
Chapter 4: Penetration Testing Tools 309
Chapter 5: Reporting and Communication 323
Chapter 6: Practice Exam 1 336
Chapter 7: Practice Exam 2 348
Index 361