GPEN GIAC Certified Penetration Tester All-in-One Exam Guide

Book excerpt: This effective study guide provides 100% coverage of every topic on the GPEN GIAC Penetration Tester exam This effective self-study guide fully prepares you for the Global Information Assurance Certification’s challenging Penetration Tester exam, which validates advanced IT security skills. The book features exam-focused coverage of penetration testing methodologies, legal issues, and best practices. GPEN GIAC Certified Penetration Tester All-in-One Exam Guide contains useful tips and tricks, real-world examples, and case studies drawn from authors’ extensive experience. Beyond exam preparation, the book also serves as a valuable on-the-job reference. Covers every topic on the exam, including: Pre-engagement and planning activities Reconnaissance and open source intelligence gathering Scanning, enumerating targets, and identifying vulnerabilities Exploiting targets and privilege escalation Password attacks Post-exploitation activities, including data exfiltration and pivoting PowerShell for penetration testing Web application injection attacks Tools of the trade: Metasploit, proxies, and more Online content includes: 230 accurate practice exam questions Test engine containing full-length practice exams and customizable quizzes