CAS-004 Security Operations Practice Question
A security engineer is reviewing the results of a penetration test. The tester successfully exploited a vulnerability in a web application and escalated privileges to domain admin. Which THREE of the following findings should be included in the technical report to provide actionable remediation steps? (Select THREE.)
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The recommendation to patch the web application
The technical report should include specific recommendations (patch, input validation), evidence (command used), and impact (privilege escalation path). The business impact belongs in the executive summary.
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The estimated financial loss from the exploit
Why it's wrong here
Business impact is for the executive summary, not technical report.
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The recommendation to patch the web application
Why this is correct
Actionable remediation is required in the technical findings.
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The exact command used to exploit the vulnerability
Why this is correct
Technical details help developers reproduce and fix the issue.
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The name and contact of the penetration tester
Why it's wrong here
Personal details are not typically included in findings.
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The step-by-step path from initial access to domain admin
Why this is correct
Understanding the attack path is crucial for remediation.
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