Intermediate Cybersecurity & Cryptography
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What is the difference between a pentest and a red team engagement?

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The correct answer is B) A pentest focuses on finding vulnerabilities in a defined scope; a red team simulates full adversary TTPs (tactics, techniques, procedures) against all defenses over a longer period

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Correct Answer

A pentest focuses on finding vulnerabilities in a defined scope; a red team simulates full adversary TTPs (tactics, techniques, procedures) against all defenses over a longer period

Explanation

Pentest: defined scope (web app, network), find and report vulns. Red team: adversary simulation — phishing, persistence, lateral movement, data exfiltration — testing people, processes, and technology holistically.

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