diff --git a/monkey/infection_monkey/exploit/zerologon.py b/monkey/infection_monkey/exploit/zerologon.py
index 4c1374760..0b518a50a 100644
--- a/monkey/infection_monkey/exploit/zerologon.py
+++ b/monkey/infection_monkey/exploit/zerologon.py
@@ -74,8 +74,8 @@ class ZerologonExploiter(HostExploiter):
     def _exploit_host(self) -> ExploiterResultData:
         self.dc_ip, self.dc_name, self.dc_handle = get_dc_details(self.host)
 
-        can_exploit, rpc_con = self.is_exploitable()
-        if can_exploit:
+        authenticated, rpc_con = self.authenticate()
+        if authenticated:
             logger.info("Target vulnerable, changing account password to empty string.")
 
             if self._is_interrupted():
@@ -112,7 +112,7 @@ class ZerologonExploiter(HostExploiter):
 
         return self.exploit_result
 
-    def is_exploitable(self) -> Tuple[bool, Optional[rpcrt.DCERPC_v5]]:
+    def authenticate(self) -> Tuple[bool, Optional[rpcrt.DCERPC_v5]]:
         """
         Attempt to authenticate with the domain controller