Which of the Following Penetration Testing Concepts Is Being Used

question 654

Multiple Choice

Which of the following penetration testing concepts is being used when an attacker uses public Internet databases to enumerate and learn more about a target?

• A) Reconnaissance
• B) Initial exploitation
• C) Pivoting
• D) Vulnerability scanning
• E) White box testing

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Definitions:

Spoofing

A malicious practice where an attacker impersonates another device or user on a network, aiming to deceive systems or individuals for unauthorized access or data theft.

Social Engineering

The art of manipulating people so they give up confidential information or perform actions they wouldn't normally consider.

Human Interaction

The process and dynamics of humans communicating and interacting with each other, often studied in psychology and social sciences.

Corporate Security

Encompasses strategies and practices to protect a company's information, assets, and employees from threats such as cyber-attacks, theft, and vandalism.