Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP) — Question 81

Which of the following techniques is used when a system performs the penetration testing with the objective of accessing unauthorized information residing inside a computer?

Answer options

• A. Biometrician
• B. Van Eck Phreaking
• C. Port scanning
• D. Phreaking

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, as phreaking involves exploiting telecommunications systems to gain unauthorized access to information. The other options do not specifically pertain to accessing unauthorized information within a computer system: A is unrelated to computer access, B focuses on intercepting signals from a distance, and C is about identifying open ports rather than accessing information.