A penetration tester sets up a C2 server to manage and control payloads deployed in the target network. Which of the following tools is the most suitable for establishing a robust and stealthy…

The correct answer is B. Covenant. This is a purpose-built command-and-control framework designed to manage implants/payloads, issue tasks, and maintain sessions with target hosts, making it the most suitable option for operating a C2 infrastructure compared to general tunneling or remote execution utilities.

Submitted by minji_kr· Mar 6, 2026Post-exploitation and lateral movement

Question

A penetration tester sets up a C2 server to manage and control payloads deployed in the target network. Which of the following tools is the most suitable for establishing a robust and stealthy connection?

Options

AProxyChains
BCovenant
CPsExec
Dsshuttle

How the community answered

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A
2% (1)
B
86% (36)
C
7% (3)
D
5% (2)

Explanation

This is a purpose-built command-and-control framework designed to manage implants/payloads, issue tasks, and maintain sessions with target hosts, making it the most suitable option for operating a C2 infrastructure compared to general tunneling or remote execution utilities.

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