CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) — Question 315

When attackers use a compromised host as a platform for launching attacks deeper into a company's network, it is said that they are:

Answer options

• A. escalating privilege
• B. becoming persistent
• C. fingerprinting
• D. pivoting

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct term for using a compromised host to move further into a network is 'pivoting.' This technique allows attackers to navigate through the network by leveraging the initial access point. The other options, while related to security breaches, describe different aspects of attack strategies and do not specifically refer to the act of moving deeper into a network from a compromised host.