CompTIA CASP+ (CAS-003) — Question 109

Which of the following is an external pressure that causes companies to hire security assessors and penetration testers?

Answer options

• A. Lack of adequate in-house testing skills.
• B. Requirements for geographically based assessments
• C. Cost reduction measures
• D. Regulatory insistence on independent reviews.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because regulatory bodies often require independent reviews to ensure compliance and security standards are met. Options A, B, and C are internal issues or strategies that may influence hiring decisions but do not represent external pressures like regulatory requirements do.