Apenetration testing manager is contributing to an rfp for the purchase of a new platform. the manager has provided the following requirements:
must be able to mitm web-based protocols
must be able to find common misconfigurations and security holes
which of the following types of testing should be included in the testing platform?
a. reverse engineering tool
b. http intercepting proxy
c. vulnerability scanner
d. file integrity monitor
e. password cracker
f. fuzzer

The manager has provided the following requirements Password cracker:

E. Password cracker

Explanation:

MITM is used to protect from hackers where they can hack the web site and misused the data. Basically man is in middle that monitors the network traffics between to tcpip and address and login as unauthorized person.

As RFP is a bidding process for purchase new product or new platform with complete document in details.

End user has to take care of hackers attack and make sure it is protected with all security holes.

Fuzzer is tool where send user data and check the security vulnerabilities and make sure it is protected.

It is not considered as high accuracy.

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