A well-known hacker started her own computer security consulting business.Many companies pay her to attempt to gain unauthorized access to their network.If she is successful,she offers advice as to how to design and implement better controls.What is the name of the testing for which the hacker is being paid?
A)Penetration test.
B)Vulnerability scan.
C)Deep packet inspection
D)Buffer overflow test.

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A penetration test (or pen test) is a type of security testing where a skilled attacker (in this case, a hacker) attempts to gain unauthorized access to a system or network to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses. The pen tester is paid by the company to simulate an attack and provide advice on improving security measures. Therefore, this is the most suitable option for the given scenario. The other options, such as vulnerability scan, deep packet inspection, and buffer overflow test, are not as comprehensive as a penetration test and do not necessarily involve attempting to gain unauthorized access in the same way.

A Well-Known Hacker Started Her Own Computer Security Consulting Business