Pentesting Reporting Phase

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What is the first step in the information-gathering phase described in the text?

Analyzing freely available sources of information (correct)

Obtaining written permission for testing

Using port scanners

Including a non-disclosure agreement clause

Which tool is mentioned as being used during the information-gathering phase?

Firewall bypass tool

Malware analysis tool

Port scanner (correct)

Packet sniffer

What should be included in a contract to limit liability during a penetration test?

Analysis of potential vulnerabilities

Authorization to perform the test

Payment terms and amounts

Non-disclosure agreement clause (correct)

In the context of a penetration test, what is Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) used for?

Identifying potential ways to connect to client's systems Signup and view all the answers

Which phase follows the information-gathering phase in a penetration test according to the text?

Threat- modelling phase Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a typical component of an executive summary in a pentesting report?

Detailed exploit code used during the pentest Signup and view all the answers

During the reporting phase of a pentest, what is the primary purpose of the technical report?

To provide detailed technical information for the IT staff to remediate vulnerabilities Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common technique used by pentesters to escalate privileges during an engagement?

Exploiting a buffer overflow vulnerability Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice when writing an executive summary for a pentesting report?

Using technical jargon and acronyms without explanation Signup and view all the answers

During the information gathering phase of a pentest, which of the following techniques is commonly used?

Performing open-source intelligence (OSINT) gathering Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the reporting phase in a pentesting engagement?

To convey the findings to the client in a meaningful way Signup and view all the answers

What is the main challenge when gathering information during a pentest, according to the text?

Sorting through a large amount of irrelevant data Signup and view all the answers

In a pentest, what is the purpose of vulnerability scanning tools and techniques during the information-gathering phase?

Revealing vulnerabilities without actively attacking Signup and view all the answers

What does Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) focus on in the context of a pentest?

Collecting information from legal sources Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of including a risk profile in the reporting phase of a pentest?

Quantifying the risk exposure of identified vulnerabilities Signup and view all the answers

When crafting an executive summary for a pentesting report, what should be emphasized?

Potential impact of the identified vulnerabilities Signup and view all the answers

In a pentest, what is a typical component of a technical report following the exploitation phase?

Recommendation summary for countermeasures Signup and view all the answers

Why is it crucial to focus on privilege escalation during an engagement?

To gain higher levels of access within systems Signup and view all the answers

During a pentest, what distinguishes Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) from covert intelligence sources?

'OSINT relies on data available from public/legal sources' Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What is the first step in the information-gathering phase described in the text?

Which tool is mentioned as being used during the information-gathering phase?

What should be included in a contract to limit liability during a penetration test?

In the context of a penetration test, what is Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) used for?

Which phase follows the information-gathering phase in a penetration test according to the text?

Which of the following is NOT a typical component of an executive summary in a pentesting report?

During the reporting phase of a pentest, what is the primary purpose of the technical report?

Which of the following is a common technique used by pentesters to escalate privileges during an engagement?

Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice when writing an executive summary for a pentesting report?

During the information gathering phase of a pentest, which of the following techniques is commonly used?

What is the primary purpose of the reporting phase in a pentesting engagement?

What is the main challenge when gathering information during a pentest, according to the text?

In a pentest, what is the purpose of vulnerability scanning tools and techniques during the information-gathering phase?

What does Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) focus on in the context of a pentest?

What is the primary objective of including a risk profile in the reporting phase of a pentest?

When crafting an executive summary for a pentesting report, what should be emphasized?

In a pentest, what is a typical component of a technical report following the exploitation phase?

Why is it crucial to focus on privilege escalation during an engagement?

During a pentest, what distinguishes Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) from covert intelligence sources?

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Questions and Answers

What is the first step in the information-gathering phase described in the text?

Which tool is mentioned as being used during the information-gathering phase?

What should be included in a contract to limit liability during a penetration test?

In the context of a penetration test, what is Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) used for?

Which phase follows the information-gathering phase in a penetration test according to the text?

Which of the following is NOT a typical component of an executive summary in a pentesting report?

During the reporting phase of a pentest, what is the primary purpose of the technical report?

Which of the following is a common technique used by pentesters to escalate privileges during an engagement?

Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice when writing an executive summary for a pentesting report?

During the information gathering phase of a pentest, which of the following techniques is commonly used?

What is the primary purpose of the reporting phase in a pentesting engagement?

What is the main challenge when gathering information during a pentest, according to the text?

In a pentest, what is the purpose of vulnerability scanning tools and techniques during the information-gathering phase?

What does Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) focus on in the context of a pentest?

What is the primary objective of including a risk profile in the reporting phase of a pentest?

When crafting an executive summary for a pentesting report, what should be emphasized?

In a pentest, what is a typical component of a technical report following the exploitation phase?

Why is it crucial to focus on privilege escalation during an engagement?

During a pentest, what distinguishes Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) from covert intelligence sources?

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