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PT0-002 · Question #51

A penetration tester has been given eight business hours to gain access to a client's financial system. Which of the following techniques will have the highest likelihood of success?

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Question

A penetration tester has been given eight business hours to gain access to a client's financial system. Which of the following techniques will have the highest likelihood of success?

Options

  • AAttempting to tailgate an employee going into the client's workplace
  • BDropping a malicious USB key with the company's logo in the parking lot
  • CUsing a brute-force attack against the external perimeter to gain a foothold
  • DPerforming spear phishing against employees by posing as senior management

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#Social Engineering#Spear Phishing#Initial Access#Penetration Testing Strategy
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