Monday, March 19, 2018
Security+ and Penetration Testing
Are you planning to take the SY0-501 or SY0-401 Security+ exam. If so, make sure you understand some basic penetration testing concepts.
As an example, see if you can answer this sample question?
Q. A penetration tester has successfully attacked a single computer within the network. The tester is now attempting to access other systems within the network via this computer. Which of the following BEST describes the tester’s current actions?
A. Performing reconnaissance
B. Performing the initial exploitation
C. Pivoting
D. Escalating privileges
Check out the answer (and full explanation) here.