Secure Software Lifecycle Professional – CSSLP – Question212

Penetration tests are sometimes called white hat attacks because in a pen test, the good guys are attempting to break in. What are the different categories of penetration testing? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.

A. Open-box
B. Closed-box
C. Zero-knowledge test
D. Full-box
E. Full-knowledge test
F. Partial-knowledge test

Correct Answer: ABCEF

Explanation:

Explanation: The different categories of penetration testing are as follows: Open-box: In this category of penetration testing, testers have access to internal system code. This mode is basically suited for Unix or Linux. Closed-box: In this category of penetration testing, testers do not have access to closed systems. This method is good for closed systems. Zero-knowledge test: In this category of penetration testing, testers have to acquire information from scratch and they are not supplied with information concerning the IT system. Partial-knowledge test: In this category of penetration testing, testers have knowledge that may be applicable to a specific type of attack and associated vulnerabilities. Full-knowledge test: In this category of penetration testing, testers have massive knowledge concerning the information system to be evaluated. Answer: D is incorrect. There is no such category of penetration testing.