NETWORK SECURITY
INTRODUCTION
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Question
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When is a penetration test done?
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Before an attack
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After an attack
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During an attack
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Never
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -To secure user data. To find security vulnerabilities in an application. To discover loopholes in the system. To assess the business impact of successful attacks.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Five Phases of Penetration Testing. There are five penetration testing phases: reconnaissance, scanning, vulnerability assessment, exploitation, and reporting.
Detailed explanation-3: -A penetration test (pen test) is an authorized simulated attack performed on a computer system to evaluate its security. Penetration testers use the same tools, techniques, and processes as attackers to find and demonstrate the business impacts of weaknesses in a system.
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