Chapter 4. Penetration Testing

This chapter covers the following official Security+ exam objective:

1.4 Explain penetration testing concepts.

Image Active reconnaissance

Image Passive reconnaissance

Image Initial exploitation

Image Persistence

Image Escalation of privilege

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