A Well-Known Hacker Started His Own Computer Security Consulting Business

question 22

Multiple Choice

A well-known hacker started his own computer security consulting business shortly after being released from prison.Many companies pay him to attempt to gain unauthorized access to their network.If he is successful,he offers advice as to how to design and implement better controls.What is the name of the testing for which the hacker is being paid?

• A) penetration test
• B) vulnerability scan
• C) deep packet inspection
• D) buffer overflow test

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