This course moves from reconnaissance into active exploitation, covering approximately 4 hours and 50 minutes of expert instruction across four focused modules. In Vulnerability Scanning Fundamentals, learners are introduced to the scanning process with live demos and hands-on Nmap labs. Advanced Scanning and Credential Attacks then deepens that foundation — covering target considerations, scan analysis, Nmap scoping and timing, vulnerability prioritization using CVSS and EPSS scoring, and credential attack techniques including password cracking labs. Network-Based Attacks shifts into exploitation, covering man-in-the-middle techniques, ARP spoofing, DNS attacks, and service exploitation. The course closes with Wireless and RF Attacks, exploring WPA2 handshake cracking, evil twin access points, Bluetooth vulnerabilities, and other RF-based attack techniques.

Vulnerability Scanning Network Attacks

Vulnerability Scanning Network Attacks
This course is part of CompTIA PenTest+ Specialization Specialization
Instructor: Michael Solomon
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How to use vulnerability scanning tools (Nmap, Wireshark, Metasploit) to identify security weaknesses using CVSS and EPSS scoring frameworks
How to perform network-based attacks including man-in-the-middle, ARP manipulation, and service exploitation against real and simulated targets
How to identify and exploit wireless network vulnerabilities including WPA2 handshake attacks and RF-based attack vectors such as Bluetooth exploits
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