CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) — Question 483

Moving laterally within a network once an initial exploit is used to gain persistent access for the purpose of establishing further control of a system is known as:

Answer options

• A. pivoting.
• B. persistence.
• C. active reconnaissance.
• D. a backdoor.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, persistence, as it refers to maintaining access after an initial breach. Options A, C, and D are incorrect; pivoting is about moving through the network, active reconnaissance involves gathering information, and a backdoor is a method of bypassing security without exploiting an initial vulnerability.