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Which command allows the file owner to execute a shell script named 'script.sh'?
Which command allows the file owner to execute a shell script named 'script.sh'?
- chmod o+r script.sh
- chmod g+x script.sh
- chmod u+x script.sh (correct)
- chmod u-r script.sh
What does the 'u' in the command 'chmod u+x script.sh' represent?
What does the 'u' in the command 'chmod u+x script.sh' represent?
- Undetermined
- Unit
- Universal
- User (correct)
Which option is NOT a category of file permissions in Linux?
Which option is NOT a category of file permissions in Linux?
- Delete (correct)
- Write
- Read
- Execute
If a script file needs to be executable by the group, which command would you use?
If a script file needs to be executable by the group, which command would you use?
Which of the following describes the 'o' in 'chmod o+x script.sh'?
Which of the following describes the 'o' in 'chmod o+x script.sh'?
What does the command 'chmod u-e script.sh' attempt to do?
What does the command 'chmod u-e script.sh' attempt to do?
Which command grants read permission to all users for 'script.sh'?
Which command grants read permission to all users for 'script.sh'?
If a user's intention is to deny execute permission from others for 'script.sh', what command would be appropriate?
If a user's intention is to deny execute permission from others for 'script.sh', what command would be appropriate?
What is the primary focus when writing the final report for a static application-security test intended for application developers?
What is the primary focus when writing the final report for a static application-security test intended for application developers?
Which section is deemed less important in the final report of a static application-security test compared to code context?
Which section is deemed less important in the final report of a static application-security test compared to code context?
What characteristic of static application-security testing distinguishes it from other forms of security testing?
What characteristic of static application-security testing distinguishes it from other forms of security testing?
Why is the code context important when reporting findings from a static application-security test?
Why is the code context important when reporting findings from a static application-security test?
What should NOT be prioritized in the final report of a static application-security test for developers?
What should NOT be prioritized in the final report of a static application-security test for developers?
What does the command 'grep -v apache ~/bash_history > ~/.bash_history' do?
What does the command 'grep -v apache ~/bash_history > ~/.bash_history' do?
After a successful command injection, what is the recommended action regarding the executable file?
After a successful command injection, what is the recommended action regarding the executable file?
In preparing a report for application developers, which aspect is considered crucial in understanding the security posture after a vulnerability is found?
In preparing a report for application developers, which aspect is considered crucial in understanding the security posture after a vulnerability is found?
Which of the following is least relevant information to provide to application developers in the final report of a static application-security test?
Which of the following is least relevant information to provide to application developers in the final report of a static application-security test?
Why should permissions be changed from 777 to 600 for the /tmp/apache file?
Why should permissions be changed from 777 to 600 for the /tmp/apache file?
Which command will effectively terminate the apache process in a Windows environment?
Which command will effectively terminate the apache process in a Windows environment?
What should be included in the final report to ensure developers can address vulnerabilities effectively?
What should be included in the final report to ensure developers can address vulnerabilities effectively?
What implication does a permission setting of 777 have for a file?
What implication does a permission setting of 777 have for a file?
In the context of post-exploitation, what does the term 'cleanup' generally refer to?
In the context of post-exploitation, what does the term 'cleanup' generally refer to?
Why might a pen tester want to read the contents of '~/bash_history' before executing commands?
Why might a pen tester want to read the contents of '~/bash_history' before executing commands?
What does the command 'rm -rf /tmp/apache' do?
What does the command 'rm -rf /tmp/apache' do?
What does HTTP status code 500 indicate?
What does HTTP status code 500 indicate?
What is the first step in the process of updating a certificate?
What is the first step in the process of updating a certificate?
What likely caused the penetration tester's access issues during the assessment?
What likely caused the penetration tester's access issues during the assessment?
Why might you avoid removing the old certificate before installing a new one?
Why might you avoid removing the old certificate before installing a new one?
What is the primary role of the SOC in relation to penetration testing?
What is the primary role of the SOC in relation to penetration testing?
Which of the following factors could lead to a failed penetration test?
Which of the following factors could lead to a failed penetration test?
What is a notable misconception about handling old certificates?
What is a notable misconception about handling old certificates?
If a penetration tester's IP address was sinkholed, what does it mean?
If a penetration tester's IP address was sinkholed, what does it mean?
In a traditional certificate update process, what should be done after installing the re-issued certificate?
In a traditional certificate update process, what should be done after installing the re-issued certificate?
What does the cacerts file contain during a certificate update?
What does the cacerts file contain during a certificate update?
What is a significant consequence of failing to notify the SOC about a penetration test?
What is a significant consequence of failing to notify the SOC about a penetration test?
In the context of cybersecurity, what is 'sinkholing' primarily used for?
In the context of cybersecurity, what is 'sinkholing' primarily used for?
What is a common method of storing old certificate files during updates?
What is a common method of storing old certificate files during updates?
What is the consequence of not following the correct order in certificate updates?
What is the consequence of not following the correct order in certificate updates?
What might indicate a lack of preparedness for a penetration test?
What might indicate a lack of preparedness for a penetration test?
What is indicated by the statement 'the username and password are commented out'?
What is indicated by the statement 'the username and password are commented out'?
Study Notes
Penetration Testing and Sinkholing
- A penetration tester was conducting a penetration test and discovered the network traffic was no longer reaching the client's IP address.
- The tester later discovered the SOC had used sinkholing on the penetration tester's IP address.
- Sinkholing is a security measure where traffic destined for a specific IP address is redirected to a "sinkhole" which is typically a security appliance or system.
- The most likely reason for the sinkholing was that the planning process for the penetration test failed to ensure all teams, including the Security Operations Center (SOC), were notified.
- This resulted in the SOC taking action to block the tester's traffic based on their security policy.
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This quiz explores the concepts of penetration testing and the impact of sinkholing on network traffic. It highlights the importance of communication among teams, particularly between penetration testers and the Security Operations Center (SOC). Understanding these concepts is crucial for effective security practices.
