CompTIA PenTest+: Vulnerability Scanning
CompTIA PenTest+
| Intermediate
- 14 Videos | 1h 30m 9s
- Includes Assessment
- Earns a Badge
Vulnerability scanning is a process used to assess systems for known weaknesses. In this course, you'll learn how to configure vulnerability scanner settings and scan targets for vulnerabilities. You'll explore the different types of scanning methods, as well as vulnerability testing tools and common scanning themes. Next, you'll learn how to perform a scan analysis. You'll also examine the Nmap utility, which is designed to discover hosts and services on a computer network. You'll move on to explore Nmap Scripting Engine scripts and the numerous switches included in the Nmap utility that can helpful in penetration testing. Lastly, you'll learn about vulnerability testing tools that can help facilitate automation. This course is one of a collection that helps prepare learners for the CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) certification exam.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
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discover the key concepts covered in this courserecognize key considerations when performing vulnerability scanningdescribe best practices for scanning targets for vulnerabilitiesrecognize how to configure scan settings to avoid detectiondifferentiate between types of scanslist Nmap commands that can be used in penetration testinglist vulnerability testing tools that help facilitate automation
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scan applications and containerscategorize assets for scansdescribe adjudication and prioritization of scansdefine common scanning themesperform a vulnerability scananalyze a vulnerability scansummarize the key concepts covered in this course
IN THIS COURSE
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1.Course Overview1m 15sUP NEXT
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2.Vulnerability Scanning Practices9m 58s
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3.Scanning Targets for Vulnerabilities10m 17s
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4.Scan Settings and Common Configurations6m 10s
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5.Scanning Methods and Best Practices5m 37s
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6.Nmap Commands for Penetration Testing8m 43s
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7.Vulnerability Testing Tools7m 18s
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8.Application and Container Scanning6m 8s
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9.Asset Categorization6m 18s
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10.Adjudication and Prioritization5m 13s
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11.Common Scanning Themes5m 31s
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12.Performing Vulnerability Scans8m 22s
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13.Performing Scan Analysis8m 33s
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14.Course Summary46s
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