CompTIA Pentest+ Certification For Dummies

Advance your existing career, or build a new one, with the PenTest+ certification

Looking for some hands-on help achieving one of the tech industry's leading new certifications? Complete with an online test bank to help you prep for the exam, CompTIA PenTest+ Certification For Dummies, 2nd Edition guides you through every competency tested by the exam.

Whether you're a seasoned security pro looking to looking to add a new cert to your skillset, or you're an early-career cybersecurity professional seeking to move forward, you'll find the practical, study-centered guidance you need to succeed on the certification exam. In this book and online, you'll get:

• A thorough introduction to the planning and information gathering phase of penetration testing, including scoping and vulnerability identification

• Comprehensive examinations of system exploits, vulnerabilities in wireless networks, and app-based intrusions

• In-depth descriptions of the PenTest+ exam and an Exam Reference Matrix to help you get more familiar with the structure of the test

• Three practice tests online with questions covering every competency on the exam

Perfect for cybersecurity pros looking to add an essential new certification to their repertoire, CompTIA PenTest+ Certification For Dummies, 2nd Edition is also a great resource for those looking for a way to cement and build on fundamental pentesting skills.

Autorentext

Glen E. Clarke is the owner of DC Advanced Technology Training (DCATT) and teaches dozens of courses on cybersecurity, Microsoft software, and programming. Glen has authored many certification titles on topics such as A+, Network+, Security+, Cisco CCT and CCNA.

Klappentext

Updated prep for the latest PenTest+® exam Hands-on practice and world-class guidance for the industry-leading PenTest+ certification is now at your fingertips with CompTIA® PenTest+® Certification For Dummies, 2nd Edition. Fully updated to include every exam domain covered on the latest version of the test, this book is essential reading for seasoned security pros, early-career professionals, career changers, and anyone else looking for the fastest and easiest way to conquer test anxiety and build crucial skills in penetration testing for the exam and your new career. **Inside

• Assessment planning
• Compliance requirements
• Performing vulnerability scans
• Analyzing data
• Identifying attacks and exploits
• Penetration testing tools
• Effectively reporting results