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Course
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Attacks and Exploits: Network and Application Attacks for CompTIA Pentest+
This course teaches you how to analyze, prioritize, and execute network and application attacks using tools and techniques required for the CompTIA PenTest+ exam.
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.
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About the author
Dale Meredith has been a Certified Ethical Hacker/Instructor EC-Council for the past 15 years, and Microsoft Certified Trainer for over 20 years. Dale also has an additional 7 years of senior IT management experience and worked as a CTO for a popular ISP provider. Dale's expertise is in explaining difficult concepts and ensuring his students have an actionable knowledge of the course material.
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