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PT0-003 · Question #99
As part of active reconnaissance, penetration testers need to determine whether a protection mechanism is in place to safeguard the target's website against web application attacks. Which of the…
The correct answer is D. WAF detection. Detecting a Web Application Firewall (WAF) helps penetration testers understand the protective measures in place and tailor their testing methods to bypass these defenses.
Submitted by layla.eg· Mar 6, 2026Reconnaissance and Enumeration
Question
As part of active reconnaissance, penetration testers need to determine whether a protection mechanism is in place to safeguard the target's website against web application attacks. Which of the following methods would be the most suitable?
Options
- ADirect-to-origin testing
- BAntivirus scanning
- CScapy packet crafting
- DWAF detection
How the community answered
(22 responses)- B5% (1)
- C5% (1)
- D91% (20)
Explanation
Detecting a Web Application Firewall (WAF) helps penetration testers understand the protective measures in place and tailor their testing methods to bypass these defenses.
Topics
#active reconnaissance#WAF detection#web application security
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