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CEH Certified Ethical Hacker Cert Guide, 4th Edition
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CEH Certified Ethical Hacker Cert Guide, 4th Edition

by Michael Gregg, Omar Santos
February 2022
Intermediate to advanced
752 pages
19h 37m
English
Pearson IT Certification
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Chapter 4

Enumeration and System Hacking

This chapter covers the following topics:

  • Enumeration: Enumeration is the process of counting off or listing what services, applications, and protocols are present on each identified computer.

  • System Hacking: System hacking is the process of gaining access, escalating privileges, maintaining control, and covering tracks.

This chapter introduces enumeration and system hacking. It gives you the knowledge you need to prepare for the Certified Ethical Hacker exam, and it broadens your knowledge of operating system (OS) security controls and weaknesses. However, this chapter addresses only the basic information, because an entire book would be required to cover all system hacking issues. If you are seriously ...

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