Penetration Testing Flashcards

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How does a vulnerability scan differ from a penetration test?

A

Pen tests seek vulnerabilities from the outside looking in and vulnerability scans look at them from the inside looking out.

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What are the 5 steps of a penetration test?

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  1. Get permission and document information about the target network
  2. Conduct reconnaissance
  3. Size up the targets to find known vulnerabilities
  4. Exploit the targets
  5. Document the results
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Why do attackers want to pivot to another workstation or user account?

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It helps them to establish persistence and maintain their foothold inside the network.

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4
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Define a penetration test

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A test that uses active tools and security tools to simulate an attack and evaluate security.

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