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Attacks and Exploits: Network and Application Attacks for CompTIA Pentest+

by Matthew Lloyd Davies

In this course you’ll develop the knowledge and skills required to research attack vectors and perform attacks against networks, Wi-Fi assets, and applications in preparation for the CompTIA Pentest+ exam.

What you'll learn

In this course, Attacks and Exploits: Network and Application Attacks for CompTIA Pentest+, you’ll develop the knowledge and skills required to research attack vectors and perform attacks against various technologies. First, you’ll explore how to exploit wired networks using, amongst other things, on-path, relay, and spoofing attacks. Next, you’ll discover how to compromise wireless networks to sniff sensitive information, hijack web sessions, and spoof bluetooth connections. Finally, you’ll learn how to compromise applications by exploiting vulnerabilities and using injection attacks, and by performing API attacks. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to research attack vectors and perform attacks against networks, Wi-Fi assets, and applications in preparation for the CompTIA Pentest+ exam.

About the author

Matt is an experienced cyber security professional working for the UK Government in the civil nuclear sector. A certified penetration tester and incident handler, he is also the author of the popular Pentest+ Specialized Attacks courses here at Pluralsight. With a background in Chemical Engineering, Matt's cyber security focus is Industrial Control Systems and the Industrial Internet of Things. And with the explosive growth of Industry 4.0, Matt is passionate about educating the next generation ... more

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