Your team has been tasked with performing a penetration test on the organization's network, which they are well-acquainted with from previous security audits. What is the FIRST step they should take to ensure a structured and effective penetration testing process?
Determining the scope of the penetration test to establish the extent and boundaries of the testing engagement.
Running a full vulnerability scan to identify all potential weak points within the system.
Conducting reconnaissance to gather additional information about the target environment.
Directly attempting to exploit known vulnerabilities based on the team's familiarity with the system.