Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Quiz

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Match the following data collection goals with their descriptions:

Collecting network data = Gathering information about IP blocks, domain names, etc. Collecting system-related information = Identifying users, system types, and OS hostnames Footprinting = Accumulating data for finding ways to intrude into a network environment Social engineering = Convincing individuals to reveal confidential information

Match the following tools with their primary functions:

Recon-ng = Open-source intelligence gathering Shodan = Searching for connected devices on the internet Maltego = Visual link analysis of relationships Google dorks = Utilizing advanced search queries to find information

Match the following network data types with their examples:

Public IP blocks = Addresses that can be reached over the internet Private IP blocks = Addresses used within a local network Open ports = Active endpoints for network communication SSL certificates = Files used to secure communication over the internet

Match the following footprinting tools with their specific usages:

Whois = Finding domain ownership information eMailTrackerPro = Tracking email information Nslookup = DNS querying tool Netcraft = Website monitoring and statistics Signup and view all the answers

Match the following social engineering tactics with their characteristics:

Phishing = Fraudulent attempts to obtain sensitive information Pretexting = Creating a fabricated scenario to steal information Baiting = Enticing with promise of goods to access information Tailgating = Gaining unauthorized access by following an authorized person Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of penetration testing with their descriptions:

Network Testing = Assessing the security of an organization's network infrastructure Web Application Testing = Identifying vulnerabilities in web applications Mobile Application Testing = Testing the security of mobile applications Cloud Testing = Evaluating security in cloud-based environments Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of footprinting with their characteristics:

Passive Attacks = Gathering information without direct interaction Active Attacks = Gathering information with direct interaction OSINT = Using publicly available information for intel-gathering Network Scanning = Directly probing a network for vulnerabilities Signup and view all the answers

Match the steps of information gathering with their purposes:

Identifying the assets = Finding hosts and sensitive data Identifying the threats = Assessing potential risks for the environment Identifying the vulnerabilities = Discovering weaknesses in the system Identifying the tools = Determining resources available for testing Signup and view all the answers

Match the stages of penetration testing with their focus areas:

Phase 1 = Collecting target information Phase 2 = Modeling possible threats Phase 3 = Analyzing potential vulnerabilities Phase 4 = Attempting to exploit found vulnerabilities Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of penetration test to its primary target:

Network Testing = Infrastructure protection and security Web Application Testing = Web-based applications and services Mobile Application Testing = Mobile devices and app security Cloud Testing = Cloud service configurations and data security Signup and view all the answers

Match the characteristics of information gathering with their descriptions:

Time-consuming task = Requires careful management of efforts OSINT framework = Focuses on leveraging free tools and resources Passive methods = Researching without drawing attention Direct interaction = Engaging with the target actively Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of testing methods with their definitions:

Passive Testing = Observation without interaction Active Testing = Engaging with the test subject Static Analysis = Examination without runtime testing Dynamic Analysis = Testing in a runtime environment Signup and view all the answers

Match the following benefits of conducting ethical hacking with their descriptions:

Gaining trust of customers = Ensuring the security of their products Discovering vulnerabilities = Uncovering weak points that can be fixed Implementing a secure network = Preventing access to information systems Defending national security = Protecting data from terrorism-related breaches Signup and view all the answers

Match the reasons organizations recruit ethical hackers with their purposes:

To prevent hackers = Protecting organization’s information systems To uncover vulnerabilities = Exploring potential risks To analyze security posture = Strengthening security policies and practices To enhance security awareness = Increasing knowledge at various business levels Signup and view all the answers

Match the scope of ethical hacking with its definitions:

Risk assessment = Identifying risks to highlight remedial actions Auditing = Evaluating the effectiveness of security measures Counter fraud = Strengthening defenses against fraudulent activities Information systems security best practices = Improving understanding of security systems Signup and view all the answers

Match the limitations of ethical hacking with their implications:

Lack of authority = Limited ability to enforce security measures Dependence on organizations = Organizations must implement suggested safeguards Scope of assessment = Ethical hackers only highlight risks Focus on technical aspects = May overlook organizational vulnerabilities Signup and view all the answers

Match the goals of ethical hacking with their outcomes:

Prevent security breaches = Implement preventive measures Strengthen security posture = Enhance network protection infrastructure Safeguard customer data = Protect sensitive information Raise security awareness = Educate employees on security best practices Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of hackers with their activities:

Black hat hackers = Break into systems for malicious purposes White hat hackers = Find and fix system vulnerabilities legally Grey hat hackers = Blend of legal and illegal means to exploit vulnerabilities Script kiddies = Use pre-written scripts to perform attacks Signup and view all the answers

Match the main activities of ethical hackers with their objectives:

Vulnerability assessment = Finding weaknesses in systems Penetration testing = Simulating attacks to evaluate security Security auditing = Reviewing security policies and practices Compliance checks = Ensuring adherence to regulations Signup and view all the answers

Match the motivations for hacking with their descriptions:

Curiosity = Desire to explore and understand system weaknesses Financial gain = Hacking for monetary profit Vengeance = Hacking to retaliate against someone Intellectual challenge = Hacking as a test of skills and knowledge Signup and view all the answers

Match the outcomes of ethical hacking with their benefits:

Increased trust from clients = More secure products and services Improved security posture = Reduced risk of data breaches Enhanced incident response capabilities = Faster recovery from security incidents Greater overall awareness = Informed workforce regarding security threats Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of hacker attacks with their explanations:

Operating System attacks = Exploiting OS vulnerabilities Application-level attacks = Attacks due to overlooked security during development Shrink Wrap code attacks = Using insecure sample scripts and libraries Misconfiguration attacks = Exploiting poorly configured systems by unskilled administrators Signup and view all the answers

Match the critical components of ethical hacking with their functions:

Assessment = Evaluating current security measures Detection = Identifying vulnerabilities and threats Mitigation = Implementing solutions to address issues Reporting = Documenting findings and recommendations Signup and view all the answers

Match the terms related to ethical hacking with their definitions:

Ethical hacking = Simulating attacks to find vulnerabilities with permission Security assessment = Evaluation of network security for potential loopholes Vulnerability = A weakness in a system that can be exploited Penetration testing = Testing a system's defenses by attacking it Signup and view all the answers

Match the hacker types with their ethical stances:

Black hat hackers = Unethical motives for personal gain White hat hackers = Ethical hacking for protection Grey hat hackers = Combines ethical and unethical practices Ethical hackers = Focus on improving security legally Signup and view all the answers

Match the reasons for ethical hacking with their purposes:

Preventative measures = Stopping breaches before they occur Improving security = Enhancing system defenses after vulnerabilities are found Compliance = Meeting security regulations through assessments Testing defenses = Evaluating system responses to attacks Signup and view all the answers

Match the ethical hacking practices with their goals:

Identifying vulnerabilities = Finding weaknesses before attackers do Reporting findings = Informing organizations about discovered issues Providing recommendations = Suggesting ways to enhance security Conducting training = Educating staff on security awareness Signup and view all the answers

Match the historical perceptions of hacking with the associated feelings:

Hacker = A term once viewed positively Cracker = Associated with malicious activity Script kiddie = Regarded as less skilled low-level attackers Ethical hacker = Increased acceptance in professional environments Signup and view all the answers

Match the following human-based social engineering examples with their descriptions:

Shoulder surfing = Gaining unauthorized access to information by observing someone's screen Tailgating = Gaining entry to a restricted area by following someone Phishing = Fraudulent attempts to obtain sensitive information via electronic communication Eavesdropping = Listening in on private conversations without consent Signup and view all the answers

Match the following computer-based social engineering methods with their examples:

Spam email = Unsolicited messages sent in bulk to potential victims Phishing = Deceptive practices to obtain personal information through fake websites Pop-up Windows = Unexpected browser windows that trick users into providing information Social Media = Using social platforms to manipulate users into revealing personal data Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of threat modeling with their definitions:

STRIDE = A threat modeling framework that categorizes threats PASTA = A risk-centric threat modeling method focusing on risk assessment DREAD = A system for rating the severity of threats based on damage potential CVSS = A method for assessing and reporting software vulnerabilities Signup and view all the answers

Match the following steps for threat modeling with their correct sequence:

Determine the threats = Identify potential security concerns after application decomposition Rank the threats = Prioritize the identified threats for remediation Determine countermeasures = Develop measures to mitigate the identified threats Decompose the application = Breakdown the system to understand its vulnerabilities Signup and view all the answers

Match the hybrid threat modeling methods with their approaches:

NIST threat modeling = Focuses on a structured approach to risk management Trike = Combines a qualitative and quantitative assessment of risks VAST Modeling = Adapts threat modeling to agile and DevOps environments OCTAVE = A self-directed risk assessment methodology for organizations Signup and view all the answers

Match the following human-based social engineering tactics with their strategies:

Posing as an end user = Gaining trust to extract sensitive information Dumpster diving = Searching through waste for confidential data Vishing = Using voice calls to manipulate information out of targets Piggybacking = Gaining unauthorized access by exploiting another's trust Signup and view all the answers

Match the following examples of vulnerabilities with their impact:

Unauthorized listening = Violated privacy leading to information leaks Fake pop-ups = Users may input sensitive information unknowingly Sensitive data disposal = Can lead to identity theft and data breaches Social engineering on platforms = Facilitates targeted attacks on individuals Signup and view all the answers

Match the different threat modeling methodologies to their focus areas:

Hybrid Threat Modeling Method = Combining qualitative and quantitative approaches to risk Attack Trees = Visual representation of attacks and their methodologies Quantitative Threat Modeling = Assessing risk based on numerical values and probabilities LINDDUN = Focuses on privacy threats within software systems Signup and view all the answers

Match the vulnerability analysis tools with their descriptions:

Nessus Professional = Proprietary vulnerability scanner Nikto = Web server scanner for vulnerabilities OpenVAS = Open-source vulnerability assessment tool Wireshark = Network protocol analyzer Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of exploitation with their definitions:

Zero-Day Angle = Exploiting previously unknown vulnerabilities Precision Strike = Targeted exploitation for maximum impact Evasion = Avoiding detection during an attack Tailored Exploits = Exploits customized for specific targets Signup and view all the answers

Match the cleanup activities with their corresponding actions:

Reconfiguring settings = Returning to original parameters post-attack Removing executables = Eliminating files used during exploitation Eliminating rootkits = Removing persistent malware Removing user accounts = Deleting unauthorized access accounts Signup and view all the answers

Match the phases of the penetration testing process with their functions:

Vulnerability Analysis = Identify vulnerabilities and their severity Exploitations = Gaining access by breaching security Analysis & Reporting = Documenting findings and offering recommendations Cleanup = Preparing the environment for future security measures Signup and view all the answers

Match the vulnerabilities type with their significance:

High Value Target = Assets of significant importance to the organization Zero-Day = Vulnerabilities that are exploited before patches are available Bug = Flaw in software compromising security Breach = Unauthorized access to sensitive information Signup and view all the answers

Match the reporting importance with its impact:

Insights = Data analysis for security improvement Recommendations = Guidance on enhancing security posture Findings = Reporting actual vulnerabilities discovered Review = Process of examining findings in detail Signup and view all the answers

Match the exploitation techniques with their characteristics:

Customized Exploitation = Adaptations made for specific target systems Avenue = Pathways taken to breach a system Exploit Customization = Adapting exploits to varying defenses Tailored Exploits = Creating specific exploits for particular scenarios Signup and view all the answers

Match the actions to the phases of penetration testing:

Identifying vulnerabilities = Part of Vulnerability Analysis phase Gaining system entry = Part of Exploitation phase Documenting access methods = Part of Analysis & Reporting phase Executing cleanup tasks = Part of Cleanup phase Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Ethical Hacking

Hacking involves exploiting system vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access to resources.
This access often violates the intended use of the system.
Hacking motives include stealing information, financial gain, prestige, and personal reasons like vengeance.

Types of Hackers

Black hat hackers intentionally break into systems and steal information or money.
White hat hackers legally hack systems to find vulnerabilities and prevent exploitation by releasing updates and patches.
Grey hat hackers use both legal and illegal methods to expose system vulnerabilities, informing the owner and offering solutions to improve security.

Types of Hacker Attacks

Operating System Attacks: Exploit vulnerabilities in the operating system.
Application-level Attacks: Targeting vulnerabilities in applications.
Shrink Wrap Code Attacks: Applications including sample code and libraries often have security flaws due to expedited development, bypassing standard security protocols.
Misconfiguration attacks: Poorly configured systems by unskilled administrators often have security weaknesses.

What is Ethical Hacking?

Ethical hacking uses computer and network skills to help organizations test their security by simulating attacks.
It identifies exploitable vulnerabilities in a system's security.
Ethical hackers perform security assessments with permission from authorities.

Benefits of Ethical Hacking

Identifying vulnerabilities from an attacker's perspective allows fixing weaknesses.
Secure network implementation prevents security breaches.
Defending national security by protecting data from threats.
Building trust with customers by ensuring their product/data security.
Protecting networks using real-world assessments.

Reasons for Organizations to Recruit Ethical Hackers

Preventing unauthorized access to information systems.
Identifying vulnerabilities in systems to analyze potential risks.
Strengthening security postures through analysis of policies, network protection infrastructure and end-user practices.
Establishing preventive measures to avoid security breaches.
Protecting customer data.
Enhancing security awareness throughout the organization.

Scope and Limitations of Ethical Hacking

Scope: Ethical hacking is crucial for risk assessments, auditing, fraud prevention, and information system security. It helps identify risks and recommend solutions, reducing ICT costs.
Limitations: Ethical hackers can help organizations understand their security systems but it's up to them to implement security measures.

Common Types of Penetration Testing

Network Testing
Web Application Testing
Mobile Application Testing
Cloud Testing
Social Engineering Testing

Penetration Testing Stages

Phase 1: Footprinting and Reconnaissance: Initial information gathering about the target system.
Phase 2: Threat Modeling: Analyzes security concerns and identifies the vulnerabilities.
Phase 3: Vulnerability Analysis: Identifying vulnerabilities and determining their severity.
Phase 4: Exploitation: Gaining access to the target by exploiting vulnerabilities.
Phase 5: Analysis and Reporting: Documenting the process, providing recommendations, and cleaning up the environment.

Footprinting & Reconnaissance

The first stage of an attack.
Information gathering about the target including passive (without interaction) and active (with interaction) tactics.
The goal is to find ways to intrude into the target systems.

Footprinting & Reconnaissance, Phase 1

Getting to know the target using passive methods like researching publicly available information and scanning networks.
Identifying the application/URL to be tested.
Identifying the credentials and hosts to be tested.
Scoping the pentest: identify assets, threats, vulnerabilities, and tools to be used.
Aims to gather detailed information about the target's network.

Information Gathering

A critical time-consuming task.
Gathering information from free tools based on the Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) framework.
Collecting network data: Includes public/private IPs, domains, services, SSL certificates, open ports.
Collecting system-related data: Include user enumeration, OS hostnames, fingerprinting, etc.

Information Gathering Tools

Recon-ng
Maltego
Shodan
Google dorks
Social Mapper
theHarvester
Dmitry
Cree.py

Footprinting

Accumulates data about a network for intruding into it.
90% of an attacker's time is spent on profiling the organization.
The goal is to ensure that all pieces of information related to the target network are identified.

Footprinting Tools

Whois
Nslookup
Neo Trace
SmartWhois
Netcraft
Photon
SecurityTrails
eMailTrackerPro
Website watcher
Google Earth
E-mail Spider
Recon-ng

The art of convincing people to reveal confidential information.
Exploits human nature like trust.
Two types: human-based and computer-based attacks.

Posing as a legitimate end-user
Posing as an important user
Posing as technical support
Eavesdropping or unauthorized listening
Shoulder surfing
Dumpster diving
Tailgating
Piggybacking

Mail/IM attachments
Pop-up windows
Websites
Spam email
Social Media
Phishing
Etc

Phase 2: Threat Modeling

Describes security concerns and why they should be addressed.
Assesses the risk posed by vulnerabilities, recommending remediation measures.
Helps prioritize remediation actions via risk assessment.
Prevents threats from exploiting system flaws using threat modeling methods.

Phase 2: Threat Modeling Steps

Decompose the application or infrastructure.
Determine the threats.
Determine countermeasures and mitigations.

Threat Modeling Methods

STRIDE
PASTA
LINDDUN
CVSS
Attack Trees
NIST threat modeling
DREAD
Hybrid Threat Modeling Method (hTMM)
Quantitative Threat Modeling Method
Trike
VAST Modeling
OCTAVE Modeling

Phase 3: Vulnerability Analysis

Identifies vulnerabilities and determines their severity.
Uses techniques to detect and test the environment for these vulnerabilities .

Vulnerability Analysis Tools

Netsparker
Acunetix
OpenVAS
Nikto
Tripwire IP360
Wireshark
Aircrack
Nessus Professional
OWASP Zed Attack Proxy
Nessus
NMap

Phase 4: Exploitation

Gaining access by exploiting system vulnerabilities.
Identifying the main entry point and high-value assets for the target.
The vulnerability analysis phase should have produced a high value target list.
The attacker should take into account the success probability and impact.

Exploitation Types

Evasion
Precision Strike
Customized Exploitation Avenue
Tailored Exploits
Exploit Customization
Zero-Day Angle

Phase 5: Analysis and Reporting

Documents access methods and the value of compromised systems.
Determines the value of sensitive data captured.
Provides recommendations and clears the testing environment.
Removes executables, scripts, temporary files from compromised systems, and reconfigures settings.

Importance of Reporting

Reports are the most critical part of the penetration testing process.
Pentesters provide recommendations and opportunities to review findings.
Reports offer company insights and opportunities to improve security.
Reporting should show how entry points were discovered (using OSINT and threat modeling)
Shows how the company can remediate security issues discovered during the exploitation phase.

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