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What are the three penetration-testing methodologies?
What does the Computer Fraud Abuse Act criminalize?
Accessing classified information or financial information without authorization.
What does the CAN-SPAM Act regulate?
Spam
What is the Electronic Communication Privacy Act designed to do?
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What is the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)?
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What does CISSP stand for?
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What are 'crackers' in the context of cybersecurity?
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What characterizes ethical hackers?
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What does GIAC stand for?
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What is the gray box model?
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What defines a hacker?
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What does ISECOM stand for?
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What does OSSTMM stand for?
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What is OPST?
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What is a 'packet monkey'?
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What is a penetration test?
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What is a 'red team'?
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What are 'script kiddies'?
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What does a security test involve?
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What is the SANS Institute known for?
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What is the white box model in penetration testing?
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The U.S. Department of Justice defines a hacker as a person who accesses a computer or network without the owner's permission.
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A penetration tester is a security professional hired to protect networks from attacks.
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Some experienced hackers refer to inexperienced hackers who use prewritten scripts or programs as which of the following? (Choose all that apply)
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What three models do penetration or security testers use to conduct tests?
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Study Notes
Penetration-Testing Methodologies
- Black Box: Testers have no prior knowledge of the system.
- White Box: Testers have full access to system details and architecture.
- Gray Box: A combination of black and white box knowledge; partial information is provided.
Computer Fraud Abuse Act
- Federal law criminalizing unauthorized access to classified or financial information.
CAN-SPAM Act
- Legislation designed to combat unsolicited commercial emails (spam).
Electronic Communication Privacy Act
- Makes it illegal to intercept any form of communication, regardless of transmission method.
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- A certification from EC-Council focused on ethical hacking skills.
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Non-vendor-specific certification by (ISC)², validating expertise in information security.
Crackers
- Malicious hackers who infiltrate systems with the intent to damage or destroy data.
Ethical Hackers
- Individuals permitted to test systems for vulnerabilities, acting with the owner's consent.
Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)
- Certifies skills of security professionals, established by the SANS Institute in 1999.
Gray Box Model
- Penetration testing model that combines aspects of both black box and white box methodologies.
Hacker Definition
- Users attempting unauthorized access to computer systems or networks.
Institute for Security and Open Methodologies (ISECOM)
- A nonprofit organization supporting training and certification for security professionals.
Open Source Security Testing Methodology Manual (OSSTMM)
- Widely used security-testing manual created by Peter Herzog, outlining methodologies.
OSSTMM Professional Security Tester (OPST)
- Certification designated by ISECOM for penetration and security testers.
Packet Monkeys
- Pejorative term for unskilled hackers who use stolen code instead of creating their own.
Penetration Test
- Authorized simulated attacks on a network to identify vulnerabilities, performed by ethical hackers.
Red Team
- A collaborative group of penetration testers simulating attacks against a network.
Script Kiddies
- Inexperienced hackers who utilize scripts or programs developed by others to exploit systems.
Security Test
- A comprehensive examination of security policies and procedures beyond just breaching systems.
SysAdmin Audit Network Security (SANS) Institute
- Established in 1989, this organization offers worldwide training and various security certifications through GIAC.
White Box Model
- A testing approach allowing full communication with staff and complete details about the network’s architecture.
Hacker Definition by U.S. Department of Justice
- Characterized as individuals accessing computers or networks without authorization.
Role of a Penetration Tester
- Security professionals engaged to test networks for vulnerabilities through ethical hacking practices.
Terms for Inexperienced Hackers
- "Packet monkeys" and "script kiddies" are terms used for unskilled hackers relying on external scripts.
Penetration Testing Models
- Security testing performed using three primary methodologies: white box, black box, and gray box.
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Description
Explore the various methodologies of penetration testing alongside crucial legal regulations related to cybersecurity, such as the Computer Fraud Abuse Act and CAN-SPAM Act. This quiz covers key concepts, including black box, white box, and gray box testing, as well as important certifications like CEH and CISSP.
