Penetration Testing Overview
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Identifying how specific vulnerabilities expose IT resources and assets</p> Signup and view all the answers

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