412-79V8 · Question #85
The objective of social engineering pen testing is to test the strength of human factors in a security chain within the organization. It is often used to raise the level of security awareness among…
The correct answer is A. Accomplice social engineering technique. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.
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The objective of social engineering pen testing is to test the strength of human factors in a security chain within the organization. It is often used to raise the level of security awareness among employees. The tester should demonstrate extreme care and professionalism during a social engineering pen test as it might involve legal issues such as violation of privacy and may result in an embarrassing situation for the organization. Which of the following methods of attempting social engineering is associated with bribing, handing out gifts, and becoming involved in a personal relationship to befriend someone inside the company?
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- AAccomplice social engineering technique
- BIdentity theft
- CDumpster diving
- DPhishing social engineering technique
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(29 responses)- A83% (24)
- B3% (1)
- C3% (1)
- D10% (3)
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