
CompTIA PenTest+ Study Guide
Exam PT0-003
Sybex Inc.,U.S. (Publisher)
3rd Edition
Published on 13. March 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
608 pages
978-1-394-28500-6 (ISBN)
Description
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 test-or your new information security job-with confidence.
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 test-or your new information security job-with confidence.
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Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 237 mm
Width: 186 mm
Thickness: 34 mm
Weight
1084 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-394-28500-6 (9781394285006)
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ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Mike Chapple, PhD, is Teaching Professor of Information Technology, Analytics, and Operations at Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business. He is a bestselling author of over 50 books and serves as the Academic Director of the University's Master of Science in Business Analytics program. He holds multiple additional certifications, including the CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CySA+ (CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst), CIPP/US (Certified Information Privacy Professional), CompTIA PenTest+, and CompTIA Security+. Mike provides cybersecurity certification resources at his website, CertMike.com.
Robert Shimonski, CASP+, CySA+, PenTest+, Security+, is a technology executive specializing in healthcare IT for one of the largest health systems in America. Rob is considered a leading expert in prepping others to achieve certification success.
David Seidl is Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer at Miami University. He has served in a variety of technical and information security roles.
Mike Chapple, PhD, is Teaching Professor of Information Technology, Analytics, and Operations at Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business. He is a bestselling author of over 50 books and serves as the Academic Director of the University's Master of Science in Business Analytics program. He holds multiple additional certifications, including the CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CySA+ (CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst), CIPP/US (Certified Information Privacy Professional), CompTIA PenTest+, and CompTIA Security+. Mike provides cybersecurity certification resources at his website, CertMike.com.
Robert Shimonski, CASP+, CySA+, PenTest+, Security+, is a technology executive specializing in healthcare IT for one of the largest health systems in America. Rob is considered a leading expert in prepping others to achieve certification success.
David Seidl is Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer at Miami University. He has served in a variety of technical and information security roles.
Content
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 Vulnerabilities 299
Chapter 9 Exploiting Application Vulnerabilities 329
Chapter 10 Exploiting Host Vulnerabilities 379
Chapter 11 Reporting and Communication 443
Chapter 12 Scripting for Penetration Testing 471
Appendix A Answers to Review Questions 515
Appendix B Solution to Lab Exercise 539
Index 541
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 Vulnerabilities 299
Chapter 9 Exploiting Application Vulnerabilities 329
Chapter 10 Exploiting Host Vulnerabilities 379
Chapter 11 Reporting and Communication 443
Chapter 12 Scripting for Penetration Testing 471
Appendix A Answers to Review Questions 515
Appendix B Solution to Lab Exercise 539
Index 541