Reconnaissance in Pentesting

Question 1

What is Reconnaissance?

Answer 1

initial phase where the attacker gathers as much information as possible about the target system.

Question 2

What is Active Reconnaissance?

Answer 2

The attacker engages with the target system directly.

Higher risk of detection

Question 3

What is Passive Reconnaissance?

Answer 3

the attacker gathers information without directly engaging with the target system

Lower risk of detection

Question 4

What is a Known Environment Penetration Test?

Answer 4

the penetration testers are provided with detailed information about the target infrastructure by the organization before the test commences

Question 5

What is a Partially Known Environment Penetration Test?

Answer 5

hybrid approach where testers are provided with limited information about the targeted infrastructure.

Question 6

What is a Unknown Known Environment Penetration Test?

Answer 6

penetration testers are given minimal to no information about the target system