Practice Reconnaissance (4.3.1) - Advanced Threat Landscape - Cyber Security Advance
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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is reconnaissance in cybersecurity?

💡 Hint: Think about the first step an attacker takes.

Question 2 Easy

Name one method of active reconnaissance.

💡 Hint: What tool can check for open services on a network?

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of reconnaissance in cyber attacks?

To deliver malware
To gather information
To establish control

💡 Hint: Consider what comes before an attack.

Question 2

True or False: Active reconnaissance is always detectable.

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on how direct actions might alert defenses.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze how an active and a passive reconnaissance approach could yield different types of information about a tech company.

💡 Hint: Consider the visibility of each type of action's impact on defense.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a training program focused on preventing reconnaissance techniques among employees.

💡 Hint: Think about what knowledge employees need to avoid disclosing critical details.

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