A global bank hires you to perform an external penetration test. Before launching any scans or exploits, you write a document that lists the target IP address ranges, permitted testing hours, acceptable attack techniques, and emergency stop procedures. What ethical hacking concept does this document embody?
Non-Disclosure Agreement that protects confidential client information
Rules of Engagement that establish scope, constraints, and legal authorization for the test
Statement of Work that specifies deliverables and payment terms
Service Level Agreement that guarantees system availability during testing
The document described is the Rules of Engagement (RoE). In an ethical hacking or penetration-testing engagement, the RoE clearly defines the scope, constraints, timeline, and escalation procedures, and it provides explicit written authorization so that the test remains legal and aligned with the client's expectations. A Statement of Work focuses on commercial terms, a Service Level Agreement defines operational performance metrics, and a Non-Disclosure Agreement governs confidentiality; none of these substitute for the RoE's role of granting consent and setting detailed testing boundaries.
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