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A tester records that a web server runs a particular product version by reading what the service returns on connection. What is this technique called, and which enumeration methods are generally available only from inside?
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Answer: D. Banner grabbing; enumeration of Windows shares and directory services is generally an internal technique.
Application and service information such as version numbers is recorded through banner grabbing, while share and directory service enumeration are noted as generally possible only during internal tests.
Source: NIST SP 800-115 (NIST) — SP 800-115 > 5.2.1 Penetration Testing Phases