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This one-hour video tutorial kicks off a penetration testing certification preparation series by INFOSEC TRAIN, establishing the foundation needed for success in exams like CompTIA PenTest+. Begin the journey into penetration testing with clear distinctions between pentesting and ethical hacking, while exploring key frameworks including OSSTMM, PTES, and NIST. Learn essential penetration testing tools such as Metasploit, Nmap, Burp Suite, and Wireshark, along with critical exploit techniques including SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and buffer overflow attacks. Discover privilege escalation methods, analyze real-world attack case studies, and understand the fundamentals of Red vs. Blue teaming. Designed for both beginners and professionals seeking to validate their offensive security skills, this Day 1 session focuses on strategic learning approaches and confidence-building techniques for certification success.
