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What must be included in the report generated after a penetration test?
What must be included in the report generated after a penetration test?
- A detailed account of every action taken during the test
- An executive summary for a less technical audience (correct)
- A list of all software agents installed during the test
- A proposal for future penetration tests
What is the goal of the cleanup phase in a penetration test?
What is the goal of the cleanup phase in a penetration test?
- To ensure that no traces of the pen test are left on the systems (correct)
- To present findings to stakeholders in a formal meeting
- To develop a new security protocol for the organization
- To improve system performance by optimizing configurations
Which of the following phases is NOT part of performing a penetration test?
Which of the following phases is NOT part of performing a penetration test?
- Penetration
- Reconnaissance
- Exploitation (correct)
- Post-Test Review
What should happen to any credentials that were changed during a penetration test?
What should happen to any credentials that were changed during a penetration test?
What type of audience is the executive summary of the penetration test report intended for?
What type of audience is the executive summary of the penetration test report intended for?
What is the primary purpose of a penetration test?
What is the primary purpose of a penetration test?
What is a significant risk associated with poor planning in penetration testing?
What is a significant risk associated with poor planning in penetration testing?
Who should typically perform a penetration test?
Who should typically perform a penetration test?
What is a key component of the rules of engagement for penetration testing?
What is a key component of the rules of engagement for penetration testing?
What does vulnerability scanning aim to achieve?
What does vulnerability scanning aim to achieve?
Why is the planning phase crucial for successful penetration testing?
Why is the planning phase crucial for successful penetration testing?
What could be a consequence of failing to adhere to planning protocols in a penetration test?
What could be a consequence of failing to adhere to planning protocols in a penetration test?
What is often considered the most important step in penetration testing?
What is often considered the most important step in penetration testing?
What is the primary purpose of a credentialed vulnerability scan?
What is the primary purpose of a credentialed vulnerability scan?
Which of the following best describes a nonintrusive scan?
Which of the following best describes a nonintrusive scan?
When prioritizing vulnerabilities, which factor is NOT considered?
When prioritizing vulnerabilities, which factor is NOT considered?
What type of scan would likely give the most comprehensive view of vulnerabilities?
What type of scan would likely give the most comprehensive view of vulnerabilities?
Which of the following is an example of a question to help prioritize vulnerabilities?
Which of the following is an example of a question to help prioritize vulnerabilities?
What does vulnerability scanning software primarily compare against?
What does vulnerability scanning software primarily compare against?
What defines an intrusive scan's approach to vulnerabilities?
What defines an intrusive scan's approach to vulnerabilities?
In vulnerability assessment, which aspect should be evaluated alongside the accuracy of the vulnerability findings?
In vulnerability assessment, which aspect should be evaluated alongside the accuracy of the vulnerability findings?
What must a pen tester determine when a vulnerability is discovered?
What must a pen tester determine when a vulnerability is discovered?
Which of the following statements best describes the mindset of a pen tester?
Which of the following statements best describes the mindset of a pen tester?
What is the correct order of the two primary phases of penetration testing?
What is the correct order of the two primary phases of penetration testing?
Which process complements penetration testing by identifying vulnerabilities?
Which process complements penetration testing by identifying vulnerabilities?
What is the purpose of conducting proper reconnaissance before a penetration test?
What is the purpose of conducting proper reconnaissance before a penetration test?
How should pen testers design their attack strategies?
How should pen testers design their attack strategies?
What role does threat hunting play in vulnerability scanning?
What role does threat hunting play in vulnerability scanning?
Which of the following is NOT a focus area when studying vulnerability scanning?
Which of the following is NOT a focus area when studying vulnerability scanning?
What is sentiment analysis primarily used for in the context of cybersecurity?
What is sentiment analysis primarily used for in the context of cybersecurity?
What is the primary focus of threat hunting in a network?
What is the primary focus of threat hunting in a network?
Which feature is NOT typically associated with a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system?
Which feature is NOT typically associated with a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system?
How does Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) improve upon the functionalities of a SIEM?
How does Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) improve upon the functionalities of a SIEM?
What type of data sources are often utilized during threat hunting investigations?
What type of data sources are often utilized during threat hunting investigations?
What is a critical premise that threat hunting begins with?
What is a critical premise that threat hunting begins with?
In the context of threat reporting, what is a fusion center?
In the context of threat reporting, what is a fusion center?
What best describes how SOARs operate compared to traditional SIEMs?
What best describes how SOARs operate compared to traditional SIEMs?
Flashcards
Penetration testing
Penetration testing
Simulates attacks to find system vulnerabilities and how they could be exploited.
Penetration testing planning
Penetration testing planning
Defining the scope, schedule, and resources needed for the penetration testing project.
Scope Creep
Scope Creep
Expansion beyond the originally agreed-upon scope of a penetration test.
Rules of Engagement
Rules of Engagement
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Penetration test report
Penetration test report
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Reconnaissance
Reconnaissance
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Penetration phase
Penetration phase
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Vulnerability scanning
Vulnerability scanning
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Credentialed scans
Credentialed scans
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Intrusive scan
Intrusive scan
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Nonintrusive scan
Nonintrusive scan
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Vulnerability Information
Vulnerability Information
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Data Management Tools
Data Management Tools
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SIEM
SIEM
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Data correlation
Data correlation
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Sentiment analysis
Sentiment analysis
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SOAR
SOAR
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Threat hunting
Threat hunting
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Crowdsourced attack data
Crowdsourced attack data
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Advisories and Bulletins
Advisories and Bulletins
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Information on emerging attacks.
Information on emerging attacks.
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Fusion center
Fusion center
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Study Notes
Penetration Testing
- Penetration testing is designed to help a company uncover new vulnerabilities in their system and learn how threat actors could exploit them.
- The most important part of penetration testing is proper planning - it can help prevent "creep" which is an expansion beyond the initial scope of the test, which can create legal issues.
- Penetration tests are performed to help protect an organization from attackers.
- When planning penetration testing, it is important to define the scope, schedule and resources needed for the project.
Rules of Engagement
- Penetration testing must be performed by a professional and qualified person.
- It is important to define the scope of the test, including the systems and applications that will be scanned.
- The person conducting the penetration test must ensure that everything related to the test has been removed from the system.
- After the pen test has been completed, a report should be generated which includes an executive summary for a less technical audience, and a more technical summary written for security professionals.
Performing a Penetration Test
- Penetration testing includes two phases: reconnaissance and penetration.
- During the reconnaissance phase, a tester collects information about the target for future testing.
- The penetration phase is where the tester attempts to exploit vulnerabilities in the target system.
Vulnerability Scanning
- Vulnerability scanning complements penetration testing.
- Vulnerability scans are conducted to uncover vulnerabilities in a system and alert the stakeholders.
- The two major types of scans are credentialed and intrusive scans.
- An intrusive scan attempts to exploit any discovered vulnerabilities, while a nonintrusive scan only records that it was discovered.
- Vulnerability information is available to provide updated information about the latest vulnerabilities.
Data Management Tools
- Data management tools help to analyze and manage the security data collected from various security systems and threats.
- A Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) consolidates data from multiple security sources.
- SIEMS use data correlation which is used to discover anomalies and threats by comparing data across many different systems and devices.
- SIEMS can perform sentiment analysis which is used to identify and categorize opinions to determine the writer's attitude toward a particular topic.
- A Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) uses comprehensive data gathering and analytics to automate incident responses.
Threat Hunting
- Threat hunting is proactively searching for cyber threats that have gone undetected in a network.
- Threat hunting often uses crowdsourced attack data such as advisories and bulletins, cybersecurity threat feeds, and information from a fusion center.
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This quiz covers the fundamentals of penetration testing, including its purpose, planning, and the crucial role of defining the scope of the test. Learn about the rules of engagement and the importance of conducting thorough assessments to protect organizations from potential threats.
