What you'll learn

Network and application vulnerabilities present significant risks to organizations, making the ability to identify and exploit them a critical skill for penetration testers. In this course, Attacks and Exploits: Network and Application Attacks for CompTIA PenTest+, you’ll gain the knowledge necessary to succeed in these areas. First, you’ll learn how to analyze output to prioritize high-value targets and select appropriate attack tools and techniques. Next, you’ll explore various network attack types, including VLAN hopping, packet crafting, and on-path attacks, using tools such as Metasploit, Nmap, and Responder. Finally, you’ll dive into authentication and host-based attack methods like credential dumping, privilege escalation, and MFA fatigue, while applying tools like Mimikatz, Hydra, and BloodHound. By the end of this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to perform network and application attacks effectively, preparing you for the CompTIA PenTest+ certification.