Why would you want to initiate a DoS attack on a system you are testing?

Last Updated on August 19, 2021 by Admin 3

You work as a penetration tester for Hammond Security Consultants. You are currently working on a contract for the state government of California. Your next step is to initiate a DoS attack on their network. Why would you want to initiate a DoS attack on a system you are testing?

  • Show outdated equipment so it can be replaced
  • List weak points on their network
  • Use attack as a launching point to penetrate deeper into the network
  • Demonstrate that no system can be protected against DoS attacks

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