ISC2 CSSLP Exam - Topic 10 Question 78 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISC2's CSSLP exam

Question #: 78
Topic #: 10

John works as a professional Ethical Hacker. He has been assigned the project of testing the security of www.we-are-secure.com. In order to do so, he performs the following steps of the pre-attack phase successfully: Information gathering Determination of network range Identification of active systems

Location of open ports and applications Now, which of the following tasks should he perform next?

APerform OS fingerprinting on the We-are-secure network.

BMap the network of We-are-secure Inc.

CInstall a backdoor to log in remotely on the We-are-secure server.

DFingerprint the services running on the we-are-secure network.

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Suggested Answer: A

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Carmela

3 months ago

Not sure if OS fingerprinting is the best move here...

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Shanda

3 months ago

I agree, fingerprinting services is crucial for the next phase.

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Polly

4 months ago

Wait, installing a backdoor? That's illegal, right?

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Sueann

4 months ago

Mapping the network sounds like a solid next step too!

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Gerald

4 months ago

I think he should definitely perform OS fingerprinting next.

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Novella

4 months ago

Installing a backdoor seems really risky and unethical, even in a testing scenario. I don't think that's something John should do at this stage.

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Tish

4 months ago

I definitely recall a practice question where we had to choose between OS fingerprinting and service fingerprinting. I think service fingerprinting is more specific to the applications running, which could be more useful.

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Buck

4 months ago

I'm a bit unsure about whether mapping the network or fingerprinting services comes first. I think both are important, but I feel like mapping might give a better overall picture.

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Cortney

5 months ago

I remember we discussed the importance of OS fingerprinting in our last class. It helps identify the operating systems running on the network, which is crucial for the next steps.

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Myra

5 months ago

Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. We've already done information gathering, determined the network range, and identified active systems. Now we need to dig deeper into the services and applications running on the network. I think fingerprinting the services is the way to go.

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Brent

5 months ago

Installing a backdoor? No way, that's way too risky and not something an ethical hacker should do. I'm pretty sure the right answer is to fingerprint the services running on the network.

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Loreta

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure here. Mapping the network could also be a good next step to get a better understanding of the overall system. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Lemuel

5 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question. I think the next logical step would be to perform OS fingerprinting on the We-are-secure network.

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Kati

5 months ago

I'm leaning towards option C, since the file is posted to a record, so users with access to that record should be able to view the file by default.

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Nikita

5 months ago

I think the key here is to focus on the word "customizable." That's the important detail we need to identify the right components. Let me go through each option and consider which ones can be customized.

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Sherita

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know governance and security controls are important, but I'm not sure which of these options would be the right answer. I'll have to think it through step-by-step.

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Pok

10 months ago

Option D is the way to go. Fingerprinting the services will give me a comprehensive understanding of the target's attack surface. Gotta love a good network mapping exercise!

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Fernanda

9 months ago

Kanisha: Absolutely, knowing the services running will help us identify potential vulnerabilities to exploit.

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Freeman

9 months ago

User 3: It's important to have a clear picture of the services in order to plan the attack effectively.

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Kanisha

9 months ago

User 2: Agreed, mapping the network and identifying the services running will give us valuable information for the next steps.

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Kanisha

10 months ago

User 1: Option D is definitely the right choice. Fingerprinting the services is crucial for understanding the attack surface.

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Willetta

10 months ago

Haha, I'm with Vicki on this one. Trying to backdoor the server? That's like cheating on a test - totally defeats the purpose of being an ethical hacker. Stick to the script, John!

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Vicki

10 months ago

Whoa, hold on! Installing a backdoor? That's crossing the line, buddy. I'm an ethical hacker, not a black hat. Option C is definitely not the way to go.

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Jerlene

9 months ago

B) Map the network of We-are-secure Inc.

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Taryn

10 months ago

User 2: Yeah, we should stick to ethical hacking practices.

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Paulene

10 months ago

A) Perform OS fingerprinting on the We-are-secure network.

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Justine

10 months ago

User 1: I agree, installing a backdoor is unethical.

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Nada

10 months ago

Performing OS fingerprinting on the target network is the logical next step. It will help me understand the vulnerabilities and plan my attack strategy more effectively.

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Rosina

10 months ago

I believe mapping the network of We-are-secure Inc. would also be a good next step to understand the network better.

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Willis

10 months ago

I agree with Nu. OS fingerprinting will help John gather more information about the network.

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Nu

11 months ago

I think John should perform OS fingerprinting on the We-are-secure network next.

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Michel

11 months ago

I believe mapping the network of We-are-secure Inc. would also be a good next step to understand the network better.

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Lashon

11 months ago

I agree with Nell. OS fingerprinting will help John gather more information about the network.

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Nell

11 months ago

I think John should perform OS fingerprinting on the We-are-secure network next.

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