When conducting active reconnaissance, which technique is MOST likely to uncover the type of security controls protecting a web application discreetly?
Utilize social engineering to covertly gather information on technology stacks from potential internal sources.
Implement DNS zone transfers to map out the network infrastructure and isolate security devices from actual servers.
Engage in meticulously crafting network packets to interact with the server and observe any anomalies in responses.
Employ a tool designed to parse HTTP responses for identifying protective patterns and distinct signatures.
WAFW00F is a specialized tool used in penetration testing that checks for the presence of web application security controls by analyzing HTTP response headers for known signatures and patterns. It is specifically designed for this purpose and can often deduce the type of protection in place in a non-intrusive manner. The other options provided do not serve the purpose of detecting these security controls directly or are typically less discreet in their approach.
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