Your team has been contracted to perform a penetration test on a client's network infrastructure. To properly align your testing strategy with industry standards, you decide to incorporate the MITRE ATT&CK framework. What is the primary reason to integrate this framework into your penetration testing planning process?
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To map the entirety of the client's internal network and expose potential unsecured access points
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To identify the most common vulnerabilities relevant to the client's industry
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To utilize a comprehensive matrix of tactics and techniques to simulate adversary behavior and test defenses
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To ensure the penetration test complies with international regulations and standards
The correct answer is 'C. To utilize a comprehensive matrix of tactics and techniques to simulate adversary behavior and test defenses' because the MITRE ATT&CK framework provides an extensive list of adversary tactics and techniques that can help penetration testers plan and execute test scenarios that are representative of real-world cyber-attacks. Identifying common vulnerabilities relevant to their client's industry is not the primary use of the MITRE ATT&CK framework, although knowledge of such vulnerabilities may stem from understanding the techniques used by adversaries. Mapping the internal network is a tactical step in performing the actual penetration test, which does not necessarily require the use of the MITRE ATT&CK framework. Lastly, complying with international regulations is important, but the MITRE ATT&CK framework's primary use is not for ensuring regulatory compliance but for understanding and simulating adversarial tactics and techniques.
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