Raymond Nutting, Mirza Ahmed, William MacCormack GPEN GIAC Certified Penetration Tester All-in-One Exam Guide

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This effective study guide provides 100% coverage of every topic on the GPEN GIAC Penetration Tester examThis 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 activitiesReconnaissance and open source intelligence gatheringScanning, enumerating targets, and identifying vulnerabilitiesExploiting targets and privilege escalationPassword attacksPost-exploitation activities, including data exfiltration and pivotingPowerShell for penetration testingWeb application injection attacksTools of the trade: Metasploit, proxies, and moreOnline content includes:230 accurate practice exam questionsTest engine containing full-length practice exams and customizable quizzes