Rules of Engagement Scope is as absurd as legally shredding audit papers.
Let me give you an example.
Pen-Tests are usually performed after a vulnerability test, which is done to
support a financial audit, which is used to provide shareholders definite
information regarding the stability of an organization.
If an organization requires a limited scope pen-test without disclosure
wouldn't this constitute as a lie? Think about this just for a second. If you
sign a Government form and there are mistakes on the form then you can be
charged with FRAUD.
So if an organization establishes 'ROE' that sets a limited scope on the
pen-test without public disclosure, why is that different than FRAUD?
National Security?
MHO is that pen-tests are as important as the certified financial statements
used by organizations and should have public disclaimers of ROE. When an
organization is audited with certain constraints that information is or should
be disclosed within those statements.
Information that is not disclosed regarding these limitations to me is
considered FRAUD!
But then, that's just my opinion I could be monitored, jailed, fined and
detained.
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