CompTIA PenTest+ Study Guide: Exam PT0-003 [Paperback]

Prepare for the CompTIA PenTest+ certification exam and improve your information security job performance with Sybex

In the newly revised third edition of the CompTIA PenTest+ Study Guide: Exam PT0-003, renowned information security professionals Mike Chapple, Rob Shimonski, and David Seidl deliver a comprehensive and up-to-date roadmap to succeeding on the challenging PenTest+ certification exam. Freshly updated to track the latest changes made to Exam PT0-003, the book will prepare you not just for the test, but for your first day at your first or next information security job.

From penetration testing to vulnerability management and assessment, the authors cover every competency tested by the qualification exam. You'll also find:

• Complimentary access to the Sybex online learning environment, complete with hundreds of electronic flashcards and a searchable glossary of important terms
• Up-to-date info organized to track the newly updated PT0-003 PenTest+ certification exam
• Quick reference material and practice tests designed to help you prepare smarter and faster for the test

Succeed on the PT0-003 exam the first time. Grab a copy of CompTIA PenTest+ Study Guide and walk into the testor your new information security jobwith confidence.

Introduction xxix

Assessment Test xl

Chapter 1 Penetration Testing 1

Chapter 2 Planning and Scoping Penetration Tests 21

Chapter 3 Information Gathering 57

Chapter 4 Vulnerability Scanning 113

Chapter 5 Analyzing Vulnerability Scans 151

Chapter 6 Exploit and Pivot 193

Chapter 7 Exploiting Network Vulnerabilities 253

Chapter 8 Exploiting Physical and Social VulnlãÊ