Chapter 10

Tools and Code Analysis

This chapter covers the following topics related to Objective 5.0 (Tools and Code Analysis) of the CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-002 certification exam:

  • Understanding the Basic Concepts of Scripting and Software Development

  • Explaining use cases of [scanners, credential testing tools, debuggers, open-source intelligence tools (OSINT), wireless tools, web application tools, social engineering tools, remote access tools, networking tools, steganography tools, cloud tools, and other miscellaneous] tools during the phases of a penetration test.

Penetration testing and ethical hacking are not just about cool tools and scripts; they require good methodologies, thinking like an attacker, and advanced technical skills. Even ...

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