QUESTION: Paul is conducting a penetration test and has gained a foothold on a web server used by the target organization. He is now attempting to use that web server to gain access to a file server on the organization’s internal network. What stage of the penetration testing process is Paul in?
- Pivot
- Reconnaissance
- Initial Exploitation
- Scoping Stage

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