CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-001 Cert Guide: (Certification Guide)

This is the eBook version of the print title. Note that the eBook does not provide access to the practice test software that accompanies the print book. Learn, prepare, and practice for CompTIA Pentest+ PT0-001 exam success with this CompTIA Cert Guide from Pearson IT Certification, a leader in IT Certification. Master CompTIA Pentest+ PT0-001 exam topics Assess your knowledge with chapter-ending quizzes Review key concepts with exam preparation tasks Practice with realistic exam questions Get practical guidance for next steps and more advanced certifications CompTIA Pentest+ Cert Guide is a best-of-breed exam study guide. Leading IT security experts Omar Santos and Ron Taylor share preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics. The book presents you with an organized test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. Exam topic lists make referencing easy. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly. Review questions help you assess your knowledge, and a final preparation chapter guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your final study plan. Well regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that will allow you to succeed on the exam the first time. The CompTIA study guide helps you master all the topics on the Pentest+ exam, including: Planning and scoping: Explain the importance of proper planning and scoping, understand key legal concepts, explore key aspects of compliance-based assessments Information gathering and vulnerability identification: Understand passive and active reconnaissance, conduct appropriate information gathering and use open source intelligence (OSINT); perform vulnerability scans; analyze results; explain how to leverage gathered information in exploitation; understand weaknesses of specialized systems Attacks and exploits: Compare and contrast social engineering attacks; exploit network-based, wireless, RF-based, application-based, and local host vulnerabilities; summarize physical security attacks; perform post-exploitation techniques Penetration testing tools: Use numerous tools to perform reconnaissance, exploit vulnerabilities and perform post-exploitation activities; leverage the Bash shell, Python, Ruby, and PowerShell for basic scripting Reporting and communication: Write reports containing effective findings and recommendations for mitigation; master best practices for reporting and communication; perform post-engagement activities such as cleanup of tools or shells

Table of Contents:
    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: Glossary of Key Terms Appendix B Study Planner TOC, 9780789760357

About the Author :
Omar Santos is a principal engineer in the Cisco Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) within Cisco’s Security Research and Operations. He mentors and leads engineers and incident managers during the investigation and resolution of security vulnerabilities in all Cisco products, including cloud services. Omar has been working with information technology and cybersecurity since the mid-1990s. He has designed, implemented, and supported numerous secure networks for Fortune 100 and 500 companies and the U.S. government. Prior to his current role, he was a technical leader within the Worldwide Security Practice and the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC), where he taught, led, and mentored many engineers within both organizations. Omar is an active member of the security community, where he leads several industrywide initiatives and standards bodies. His active role helps businesses, academic institutions, state and local law enforcement agencies, and other participants that are dedicated to increasing the security of the critical infrastructure. Omar often delivers technical presentations at many cybersecurity conferences. He is the author of more than 20 books and video courses. You can follow Omar on any of the following: Personal website: omarsantos.io and theartofhacking.org Twitter: @santosomar LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/santosomar Ron Taylor has been in the information security field for almost 20 years, 10 of which were spent in consulting. In 2008, he joined the Cisco Global Certification Team as an SME in information assurance. In 2012, he moved into a position with the Security Research & Operations group, where his focus was mostly on penetration testing of Cisco products and services. He was also involved in developing and presenting security training to internal development and test teams globally. In addition, he provided consulting support to many product teams as an SME on product security testing. He then spent some time as a consulting systems engineer specializing in Cisco’s security product line. In his current role, he works in the Cisco Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT). He has held a number of industry certifications, including GPEN, GWEB, GCIA, GCIH, GWAPT, RHCE, CCSP, CCNA, CISSP, and MCSE. Ron is also a Cisco Security Blackbelt, SANS mentor, cofounder and president of the Raleigh BSides Security Conference, and an active member of the Packet Hacking Village team at Defcon. You can follow Ron on any of the following: Twitter: @Gu5G0rman LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/-RonTaylor