CompTIA PenTest+ Study Guide: Exam PT0-002

by Mike Chapple, Mike Chapple

Prepare for success on the new PenTest+ certification exam and an exciting career in penetration testing 

In the revamped Second Edition of CompTIA PenTest+ Study Exam PT0-002, veteran information security experts Dr. Mike Chapple and David Seidl deliver a comprehensive roadmap to the foundational and advanced skills every pentester (penetration tester) needs to secure their CompTIA PenTest+ certification, ace their next interview, and succeed in an exciting new career in a growing field. 

You’ll learn to perform security assessments of traditional servers, desktop and mobile operating systems, cloud installations, Internet-of-Things devices, and industrial or embedded systems. You’ll plan and scope a penetration testing engagement including vulnerability scanning, understand legal and regulatory compliance requirements, analyze test results, and produce a written report with remediation techniques. 

This book  

Prepare you for success on the newly introduced CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-002 Exam  Multiply your career opportunities with a certification that complies with ISO 17024 standards and meets Department of Defense Directive 8140/8570.01-M requirements  Allow access to the Sybex online learning center, with chapter review questions, full-length practice exams, hundreds of electronic flashcards, and a glossary of key terms  Perfect for anyone preparing for the updated CompTIA PenTest+ certification exam, CompTIA PenTest+ Study Exam PT0-002 is also a must-read resource for aspiring penetration testers and IT security professionals seeking to expand and improve their skillset. 

548 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 5, 2021

About the author

Mike Chapple, Ph.D. is teaching professor of information technology, analytics, and operations at the University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business. Mike's past experience includes serving as Executive Vice President and CIO of the Brand Institute and as a cybersecurity researcher at the U.S. National Security Agency and U.S. Air Force.

Mike is a cybersecurity certification expert. His books and video courses have helped millions of students successfully pass their certification exams. He is the author of over 30 books, including the Official CISSP Study Guide and other books covering the Security+, CySA+, PenTest+, and CISM certifications.

Mike runs the CertMike.com website as a portal to his certification preparation resources, including books and video courses on LinkedIn Learning.