CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-001 Cert Guide, 1st edition

Introduction xxiii
Chapter 1 Introduction to Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing 3
“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 3
Understanding Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing 6
Understanding the Current Threat Landscape 7
Exploring Penetration Testing Methodologies 10
Building Your Own Lab 16
Requirements and Guidelines for Penetration Testing Labs 18
What Tools Should You Use in Your Lab? 18
What if You Break Something? 19
Review All Key Topics 20
Define Key Terms 20
Q&A 21
Chapter 2 Planning and Scoping a Penetration Testing Assessment 25
“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 25
Explaining the Importance of the Planning and Preparation Phase 29
Understanding the Legal Concepts of Penetration Testing 41
Learning How to Scope a Penetration Testing Engagement Properly 44
Learning the Key Aspects of Compliance-Based Assessments 50
Review All Key Topics 58
Define Key Terms 59
Q&A 59
Chapter 3 Information Gathering and Vulnerability Identification 63
“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 63
Understanding Information Gathering and Reconnaissance 67
Understanding the Art of Performing Vulnerability Scans 103
Understanding How to Analyze Vulnerability Scan Results 112
Review All Key Topics 116
Define Key Terms 117
Q&A 117
Chapter 4 Social Engineering Attacks 121
“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 121
Understanding Social Engineering Attacks 125
Phishing 126
Pharming 126
Malvertising 127
Spear Phishing 128
SMS Phishing 134
Voice Phishing 135
Whaling 135
Elicitation, Interrogation, and Impersonation (Pretexting) 135
Social Engineering Motivation Techniques 137
Shoulder Surfing 137
USB Key Drop and Social Engineering 138
Review All Key Topics 138
Define Key Terms 139
Q&A 139
Chapter 5 Exploiting Wired and Wireless Networks 143
“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 143
Exploiting Network-Based Vulnerabilities 148
Exploiting Wireless and RF-Based Attacks and Vulnerabilities 185
Review All Key Topics 200
Define Key Terms 202
Q&A 202
Chapter 6 Exploiting Application-Based Vulnerabilities 207
“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 207
Overview of Web Applications for Security Professionals 213
How to Build Your Own Web Application Lab 224
Understanding Injection-Based Vulnerabilities 227
Exploiting Authentication-Based Vulnerabilities 242
Exploiting Authorization-Based Vulnerabilities 250
Understanding Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerabilities 252
Understanding Cross-Site Request Forgery Attacks 260
Understanding Clickjacking 261
Exploiting Security Misconfigurations 262
Exploiting File Inclusion Vulnerabilities 264
Exploiting Insecure Code Practices 265
Review All Key Topics 271
Define Key Terms 272
Q&A 273
Chapter 7 Exploiting Local Host and Physical Security Vulnerabilities 277
“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 277
Exploiting Local Host Vulnerabilities 281
Understanding Physical Security Attacks 326
Review All Key Topics 328
Define Key Terms 329
Q&A 329
Chapter 8 Performing Post-Exploitation Techniques 333
“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 333
Maintaining Persistence After Compromising a System 337
Understanding How to Perform Lateral Movement 347
Understanding How to Cover Your Tracks and Clean Up Systems After a Penetration Testing Engagement 356
Review All Key Topics 357
Define Key Terms 358
Q&A 358
Chapter 9 Penetration Testing Tools 361
“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 361
Understanding the Different Use Cases of Penetration Testing Tools and How to Analyze Their Output 365
Leveraging Bash, Python, Ruby, and PowerShell in Penetration Testing Engagements 460
Review All Key Topics 462
Define Key Terms 465
Q&A 465
Chapter 10 Understanding How to Finalize a Penetration Test 471
“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 471
Explaining Post-Engagement Activities 474
Surveying Report Writing Best Practices 475
Understanding Report Handling and Communications Best Practices 499
Review All Key Topics 501
Define Key Terms 502
Q&A 502
Chapter 11 Final Preparation 505
Tools for Final Preparation 505
Suggested Plan for Final Review/Study 509
Summary 509
Appendix A Answers to the “Do I Know This Already?” Quizzes and

Online Elements:
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Appendix B Study Planner

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