Q. Why can compliance-based assessments be challenging?

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Q. What is the Gramm–Leach–Bliley Act (GLBA) primarily concerned with?

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Q. What does SOX (Sarbanes–Oxley Act) set standards for?

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Q. What is the primary focus of FIPS 140-2?

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Q. What recommendation does NIST provide regarding penetration testing in the context of HIPAA?

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Q. What is the purpose of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) requirement for a risk analysis?

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Q. What is the primary purpose of scoping in a penetration test?

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Q. Why is it important to understand the target audience of the final report in a penetration test?

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Q. What is a common part of a penetration tester's path to starting an engagement?

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Q. Which standards and frameworks can penetration testers use to design, build, and enhance their penetration testing processes?

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Q. What is a consideration regarding protected health information (PHI) in penetration testing, particularly in the context of laws like HIPAA?

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Q. Why is understanding the purpose and audience of a penetration test essential?

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Q. What is the primary focus of the rules of engagement in penetration test planning?

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Q. Which standards are openly available for penetration testing?

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Q. What specialized knowledge can enhance penetration testing practices?

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Q. For what purpose is the technique and method mapping provided by MITRE’s ATT&CK framework valuable?

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Q. What does NIST 800-115 set expectations about?

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Q. What is emphasized as a critical part of penetration testing preparation?

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Q. What do penetration testers need to determine about the test environment?

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Q. What is emphasized as an important aspect of penetration test planning?

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