PT0-002 Engagement Management Practice Question
During a red team exercise, the tester successfully gains access to an internal server and finds evidence of ongoing criminal activity unrelated to the client. According to best practices for handling discovered criminal activity, what should the tester do first?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Contact the client's emergency contact as defined in the RoE
The tester should follow the incident response plan and contact emergency contacts; the RoE should specify procedures.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Contact the client's emergency contact as defined in the RoE
Why this is correct
Correct. The tester should follow the communication plan.
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Immediately inform law enforcement
Why it's wrong here
The tester should first inform the client via the agreed contact.
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Cease all testing and delete the evidence
Why it's wrong here
Deleting evidence may be illegal; proper procedure is to report.
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Continue testing and document the evidence for the final report
Why it's wrong here
Continuing testing without reporting could be problematic; the client should be informed first.
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IDOR and Broken Access Control
Key term
Evidence
Evidence is any data or documentation that proves an event, action, or condition occurred, crucial for verifying compliance, security incidents, or system changes.
Key term
Red team
A red team is a group of security professionals who simulate real-world attacks on an organization's systems, people, and facilities to test the effectiveness of its defenses.
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