CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) — Question 64

A company hired a consultant to perform an offensive security assessment covering penetration testing and social engineering.
Which of the following teams will conduct this assessment activity?

Answer options

• A. White
• B. Purple
• C. Blue
• D. Red

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct choice is D, as the Red team specializes in offensive security tactics, including penetration testing and social engineering. The White team typically focuses on ethical guidelines, while the Blue team is concerned with defense and incident response. The Purple team collaborates between Red and Blue but does not primarily conduct offensive assessments.