CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) — Question 213

A third-party penetration testing company was able to successfully use an ARP cache poison technique to gain root access on a server. The tester successfully moved to another server that was not in the original network.
Which of the following is the MOST likely method used to gain access to the other host?

Answer options

• A. Backdoor
• B. Pivoting
• C. Persistance
• D. Logic bomp

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, Pivoting, as it refers to the technique used to access additional systems after compromising one. The other options like A (Backdoor) and C (Persistance) imply ongoing access or malware installation, while D (Logic bomp) is irrelevant in this context.