Question

__________ is the last phase of ethical hacking process.

(a) Scanning

(b) Tracks clearing

(c) Reconnaissance

(d) Reporting

The question was posed to me during an interview for a job.

The doubt is from Generic Steps for Security topic in chapter Cyber Security of Cyber Security

Answer 1

Correct answer is (d) Reporting

To explain I would say: In the reporting phase, the penetration tester or ethical hacker has to assemble all the flaws along with the tools and processes used for detecting then and report it to the firm or organization.