An IS auditor doing penetration testing during an audit of
Internet connections would:
A. evaluate configurations.
B. examine security settings.
C. ensure virus-scanning software is in use.
D. use tools and techniques that are available to a hacker.
Answer / guest
Answer: D
Penetration testing is a technique used to mimic an
experienced hacker attacking a live site by using tools and
techniques available to a hacker. The other choices are
procedures that an IS auditor would consider undertaking
during an audit of Internet connections, but are not aspects
of penetration testing techniques.
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