CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) — Question 369

A penetration tester is conducting a penetration test for a client that has many industrial devices. Which of the following would be the best tool for the tester to use?

Answer options

• A. Censys
• B. Recon-ng
• C. Maltego
• D. Shodan

Correct answer: D

Explanation

Shodan is specifically designed to search for and identify devices connected to the internet, including industrial devices. The other tools, while useful for various types of reconnaissance, do not specialize in discovering and analyzing industrial control systems as effectively as Shodan.