CompTIA PenTest+ Study Guide: Exam PT0-003

by Mike Chapple, Robert Shimonski, David Seidl

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781394285006
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	03/05/2025
Series:	Sybex Study Guide
Edition description:	3rd Edition
Pages:	608
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.30(d)

About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

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