A Penetration Tester Is Connected to a Client's Local Network

question 75

Multiple Choice

A penetration tester is connected to a client's local network and wants to passively identify cleartext protocols and potentially sensitive data being communicated across the network. Which of the following is the BEST approach to take?

• A) Run a network vulnerability scan.
• B) Run a stress test.
• C) Run an MITM attack.
• D) Run a port scan.

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Fixed Overhead

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