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Engagement management
Question
A client has requested an external network penetration test for compliance purposes. During discussion between the client and the penetration tester, the client expresses unwillingness to add the penetration tester's source IP addresses to the client's IPS whitelist for the duration of the test. Which of the following is the BEST argument as to why the penetration tester's source IP addresses should be whitelisted?
Options
- AWhitelisting prevents a possible inadvertent DoS attack against the IPS and supporting log-
- BPenetration testing of third-party IPS systems often requires additional documentation and
- CIPS whitelisting rules require frequent updates to stay current, constantly developing
- DTesting should focus on the discovery of possible security issues across all in-scope systems, not
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Topics
#IPS whitelisting#engagement scope#compliance testing#penetration test planning