SANS SEC504: Hacker Tools, Techniques and Incident Handling — Question 24

Network mapping provides a security testing team with a blueprint of the organization. Which of the following steps is NOT a part of manual network mapping?

Answer options

• A. Gathering private and public IP addresses
• B. Collecting employees information
• C. Banner grabbing
• D. Performing Neotracerouting

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, as performing Neotracerouting is typically an automated process used to trace the path of packets across a network. In contrast, options A, B, and C involve manual collection and analysis of network information, which are essential components of manual network mapping.