SANS SEC504: Hacker Tools, Techniques and Incident Handling — Question 3

Victor is a novice Ethical Hacker. He is learning the hacking process, i.e., the steps taken by malicious hackers to perform hacking. Which of the following steps is
NOT included in the hacking process?

Answer options

• A. Scanning
• B. Preparation
• C. gaining access
• D. Reconnaissance

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as 'Preparation' is not a recognized step in the standard hacking process, which typically includes Reconnaissance, Scanning, and gaining access. The other options represent established phases that hackers utilize to exploit vulnerabilities.