A New Security Firm Is Onboarding Its First Client

question 52

Multiple Choice

A new security firm is onboarding its first client. The client only allowed testing over the weekend and needed the results Monday morning. However, the assessment team was not able to access the environment as expected until Monday. Which of the following should the security company have acquired BEFORE the start of the assessment?

• A) A signed statement of work
• B) The correct user accounts and associated passwords
• C) The expected time frame of the assessment
• D) The proper emergency contacts for the client

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