CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-001 Cert Guide

Chapter 1

Introduction to Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing

This chapter covers the following subjects:

• Understanding Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing

• Understanding the Current Threat Landscape

• Exploring Penetration Testing Methodologies

• Building Your Own Lab

Before we jump into how to perform penetration testing, you first need to understand some core concepts about the “art of hacking” that will help you understand the other concepts discussed throughout this book. For example, you need to understand the difference between ethical hacking and unethical hacking. The tools and techniques used in this field change rapidly, so understanding the most current threats and attacker motivations is also important. Some consider penetration ...