You've been contracted by the owner of a secure facility to try and break into their office in the middle of the night. Your client requested photographs of any sensitive information found as proof of your accomplishments. The job you've been hired to perform is an example of what practice?
The job described is an example of Penetration Testing. Penetration testing involves simulating an attack on a system, network, or physical environment to identify vulnerabilities that could be exploited by an attacker. The task of physically breaking into a secure facility and gathering sensitive information aligns with this practice, as it tests the physical security controls in place.
It’s A. It’s a type of penetration testing.