CompTIA PenTest+ Guide to Penetration Testing
By Rob Wilson
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Cybersecurity attacks grow more complex every day. The second edition of Wilson's COMPTIA PENTEST+ GUIDE TO PENETRATION TESTING helps students gain the knowledge and skills to analyze systems in the same way hackers do, to identify vulnerabilities and to reduce security risks. This text includes the information needed to pass the CompTIA PenTest+ PTO-003 exam, plus detailed examples, projects, and hands-on activities where students practice using actual tools and methodologies to be a successful penetration tester. New content covers Artificial Intelligence and its impact on penetration testing. The author begins by exploring the concept of penetration testing, and the second chapter of the book walks students through the process of building their own penetration testing lab of virtual machines. The final module chapter of the course brings everything together with a final project, which guides the reader in the creation of a penetration testing report that includes all the areas covered in earlier chapters.
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Cybersecurity attacks grow more complex every day. The second edition of Wilson's COMPTIA PENTEST+ GUIDE TO PENETRATION TESTING helps students gain the knowledge and skills to analyze systems in the same way hackers do, to identify vulnerabilities and to reduce security risks. This text includes the information needed to pass the CompTIA PenTest+ PTO-003 exam, plus detailed examples, projects, and hands-on activities where students practice using actual tools and methodologies to be a successful penetration tester. New content covers Artificial Intelligence and its impact on penetration testing. The author begins by exploring the concept of penetration testing, and the second chapter of the book walks students through the process of building their own penetration testing lab of virtual machines. The final module chapter of the course brings everything together with a final project, which guides the reader in the creation of a penetration testing report that includes all the areas covered in earlier chapters.
This edition adds hands-on penetration testing for AI systems to assure AI systems are safe from exploitation—plus insights on how both hackers and security pros use AI.
Start every chapter with a real-world twist! The updated Get Real stories pull you into authentic cybersecurity scenarios, connecting concepts to challenges you’ll face in the field.
Build your own virtual penetration testing lab! In Chapter 2, you’ll create a network of virtual machines on your computer and practice real-world tools and techniques like a pro.
Put your skills to the ultimate test! A final project challenges you to create a full penetration testing report—covering every step, tool, and technique you’ve mastered. It’s your chance to showcase real-world expertise and prove you’re ready for the field.
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Chapter 1. Introduction to Penetration TestingPreview this chapter
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