Even Though You Might Think You're Following the Requirements Set

question 5

Essay

Even though you might think you're following the requirements set forth by the client who hired you to perform a security test, don't assume that management will be happy with your results. Provide an example of an ethical hacking situation that might upset a manager.

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Definitions:

Internal Rate

This term is too broad without specific context, such as “Internal Rate of Return (IRR).” Assuming IRR, it is a financial metric used to estimate the profitability of potential investments.

Present Value

The today's value of a forthcoming sum of money or cash flow sequence, determined by a specific rate of return.

Net Present Value Method

A method used in capital budgeting to evaluate the profitability of an investment, calculating the difference between the present value of cash inflows and outflows over a period.

Annual Return

The annual return is the percentage change in an investment's value over a year, accounting for dividends, interest, and capital gains.