Build a strong foundation in core technical skills essential for penetration testing. This appendix covers fundamental networking concepts, protocol analysis, and cryptographic principles that every security analyst must understand.
Topics Covered
- B1 IP Protocols - Understanding TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, and other network protocols
- B2 Network Architectures - Network topologies, segmentation, and infrastructure design
- B3 Network Mapping and Target Identification - Discovering and mapping network assets and services
- B4 Cryptography - Encryption algorithms, hashing, and cryptographic protocols