Practice - Phases of a Penetration Test
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary purpose of reconnaissance in penetration testing?
💡 Hint: Think about the first phase of any penetration test.
Name one tool commonly used for scanning during a penetration test.
💡 Hint: It's a popular network scanning tool.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the first phase of a penetration test?
💡 Hint: Think about the very first actions taken in a penetration test.
True or False: Post-exploitation is not a necessary phase in penetration testing.
💡 Hint: It’s relevant to maintaining access after exploitation.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a comprehensive report template that could be used after a penetration test. What key components would you include?
💡 Hint: Think about what stakeholders need to understand the results.
How would you approach a scenario where detected vulnerabilities are part of a critical system that the organization cannot afford to shut down?
💡 Hint: Consider the balance between risk and operational continuity.
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