CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) Cert Prep: 5 Tools and Code Analysis
2h 45mIntermediate2022-09-14
Authors

Michael Solomon
Security Speaker, Consultant, Trainer, Project Manager
Course details
Pen testing can be tedious work, which makes it easy to lose track of what you’re doing, become distracted, or cause mistakes. Scripting tools can help document the process while automating your workflow and minimizing errors. In this course, instructor Michael Solomon helps you prepare for the fifth domain of the CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) certification exam, walking you through the best practices for using pen testing tools and conducting code analysis. Explore four different scripting programs: Bash, PowerShell, Ruby, and Python, building out your skill set to tackle the exam. Along the way, Michael gives you tips on sections of the exam related to data structures, libraries, classes, procedures and functions, Perl, JavaScript, Kali Linux, scanners, code crackers, credential tools, open-source research, wireless and remote access tools, analyzers, Metasploit, Wireshark, and SSH.
Skills covered
Penetration TestingCybersecurityCert Prep
Concepts
1. Tools and Code Analysis
- 01 - Using scripting in pen testing
- 02 - Bash scripting basics
- 03 - Bash scripting techniques
- 04 - PowerShell scripts
- 05 - Ruby scripts
- 06 - Python scripts
- 07 - Scripting languages comparison
- 08 - Data structures, part 1
- 09 - Data structures, part 2
- 10 - Libraries
- 11 - Classes
- 12 - Procedures and functions
- 13 - Perl and JavaScript
2. Tools Inventory
- 14 - Pen testing toolbox
- 15 - Using Kali Linux
- 16 - Scanners and credential tools
- 17 - Code-cracking tools
- 18 - Open-source research tools
- 19 - Wireless and web pen testing tools
- 20 - Remote access tools
- 21 - Analyzers and mobile pen testing tools
- 22 - Other pen testing tools
- 23 - Labtainers lab - Metasploit framework
- 24 - Labtainers lab - Wireshark packet inspection
- 25 - Labtainers lab - SSH
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- CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) Cert Prep
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- CompTIA Pentest+ (PT0-002) Cert Prep: 1 Planning and Scoping
- CompTIA Pentest+ (PT0-002) Cert Prep: 2 Information Gathering and Vulnerability Scanning
- CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) Cert Prep: 4 Reporting and Communication
- CompTIA Pentest+ (PT0-002) Cert Prep: 3 Attacks and Exploits
- CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-001): 6 Using Scripting in Pen Testing
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Related learn paths
- Prepare for the CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) Certification Exam
- Prepare for the CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-001) Exam
- Prepare for the CompTIA Data+ (DA0-001) Exam
- Prepare for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ (ITF+) (FC0-U61) Exam
- Prepare for the CompTIA Cloud+ (CV0-002) Exam
- Prepare for the CompTIA A+ (220-1001 and 220-1002) Exams
- Prepare for the CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) Exam
- Prepare for the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) Certification Exam