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What is the purpose of penetration testing?
What is the purpose of penetration testing?
- To identify user behavior vulnerabilities
- To assess the level of effectiveness of existing security controls (correct)
- To confirm exposure of vulnerabilities
- To evaluate vendor viability
What does penetration testing involve?
What does penetration testing involve?
- Exploiting vulnerabilities caused by user behavior only
- Conducting reconnaissance only
- Ensuring compliance with IT resources and assets
- Identifying existing vulnerabilities and using known exploit methods (correct)
Why are penetration tests critical to information security programs?
Why are penetration tests critical to information security programs?
- To identify gaps in the system readiness (correct)
- To mimic the actions of real-life attackers
- To assess the level of effectiveness of security controls
- To ensure compliance with vendor viability
What is the main focus of penetration testing?
What is the main focus of penetration testing?
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