During the kickoff meeting of a penetration test, the security consultant emphasizes that only the IP ranges listed in the contract may be targeted and that testing must occur between 22:00 and 06:00 to avoid business disruption. Which ethical hacking concept is being established?
The consultant is laying out the Rules of Engagement, a document that clearly defines the authorized scope, time windows, techniques, and other operational boundaries for an assessment. Rules of Engagement protect both the tester and the client by ensuring activities remain lawful and do not unintentionally affect systems outside the agreed-upon scope. Due care is a general management responsibility rather than a testing boundary document, a Non-Disclosure Agreement covers confidentiality of information, and chain of custody procedures address evidence handling-none of which specifically set testing parameters.
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