Free CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-002 Practice Question

During a penetration test, you encounter evidence that suggests a previously undetected breach by a third party. What is the BEST course of action?

  • Continue with the planned testing activities and include the findings in the final report.

  • Immediately escalate the issue within your own team for analysis before notifying the client.

  • Pause the penetration test and promptly report the indicator of prior compromise to the primary client contact.

  • Revise the penetration testing boundaries to exclude the systems involved with the potential prior breach.

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CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-002 / 
Reporting and Communication
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