An important consideration when performing a remote vulnerability test of a cloud-based application is to

The correct answer is A. Obtain provider permission for test. You should determine whether your provider allows customers to perform a VA of their systems. If they don't, and you do it, you may find yourself blocked, because the provider won't know the source of the scan, which could be coming from bad actors.

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AObtain provider permission for test
BUse techniques to evade cloud provider's detection systems
CUse application layer testing tools exclusively
DUse network layer testing tools exclusively
ESchedule vulnerability test at night

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You should determine whether your provider allows customers to perform a VA of their systems. If they don't, and you do it, you may find yourself blocked, because the provider won't know the source of the scan, which could be coming from bad actors.

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