During a recent penetration test, the tester discovers large amounts of data were exfiltrated over the course of 12 months via the internet. The penetration tester stops the test to inform the client of the findings.

During a recent penetration test, the tester discovers large amounts of data were exfiltrated over the course of 12 months via the internet. The penetration tester stops the test to inform the client of the findings.

Which of the following should be the client’s NEXT step to mitigate the issue”
A . Conduct a full vulnerability scan to identify possible vulnerabilities
B. Perform containment on the critical servers and resources
C. Review the firewall and identify the source of the active connection
D. Disconnect the entire infrastructure from the internet

View Answer

Answer: D