While performing a penetration testing exercise, a tester executes the following command:bashCopy codePS c:\tools> c:\hacks\PsExec.

Lateral Movement with PsExec:

PsExec is a tool used for executing processes on remote systems.

The command enables the tester to execute cmd.exe on the target host (server01) to achieve lateral movement and potentially escalate privileges.

Why Not Other Options?

A: The command is not testing connectivity; it is executing a remote command.

C: PsExec does not send its binary; it executes commands on remote systems.

D: The command is not enabling cmd.exe; it is using it as a tool for executing commands remotely.

CompTIA Pentest+ References:

Domain 3.0 (Attacks and Exploits)