Ann, a security administrator, has been instructed to perform fuzz-based testing on the company's applications.
Which of the following best describes what she will do?
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A. B. C. D.A.
Fuzz-based testing is a type of software testing that involves sending large amounts of random or invalid data to an application to identify coding errors, security vulnerabilities, and other defects that may cause the application to fail or behave unexpectedly. The goal of fuzz testing is to discover and report errors or defects that may have been missed during normal testing or code reviews.
Option A, "Enter random or invalid data into the application in an attempt to cause it to fault," is the correct answer. This is because fuzz-based testing involves sending various types of input data, such as random or malformed data, to the application to test how it handles them. The tester can use automated tools or manually input data to discover any unexpected behaviors, crashes, or vulnerabilities in the application.
Option B, "Work with the developers to eliminate horizontal privilege escalation opportunities," refers to a type of vulnerability assessment and mitigation strategy that focuses on preventing unauthorized users from accessing resources or information that they should not have access to. This option is not related to fuzz testing.
Option C, "Test the applications for the existence of built-in backdoors left by the developers," refers to a type of penetration testing that involves identifying potential vulnerabilities that may be exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized access to an application or system. This option is also not related to fuzz testing.
Option D, "Hash the application to verify it won't cause a false positive on the HIPS," refers to a process of generating a unique digital fingerprint or hash value of an application to verify its integrity and authenticity. This option is not related to fuzz testing either.