Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) — Question 283

Which type of testing uses the same strategies and toolsets that hackers would use?

Answer options

• A. Penetration
• B. Dynamic
• C. Static
• D. Malicious

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Penetration testing, which simulates real-world attacks to identify vulnerabilities. Options B and C, Dynamic and Static testing, respectively, do not focus on mimicking hacker techniques, but rather assess code behavior and structure. Option D, Malicious testing, is not a recognized term in this context and does not represent a type of testing.