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What is the purpose of Wget tool?

Analyze firewall rules

Detect remote computer's operating system

Identify active computers on the network

Collect all the source code of a website (correct)

Which tool is known for firewall analysis to discover firewall rules?

Nmap

Firewalk (correct)

XProbe2

Hping

What is the purpose of NetStumbler in wireless security tools?

Scan wireless hosts (correct)

Detect remote computer's operating system

Assess network's privacy level

Vulnerability scanning

Which tool supports multiple protocols and many parameters?

Hping Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of vulnerability scanners like GFI LanGuard and Nessus?

Actively probe systems with network traffic Signup and view all the answers

Which tool sends ICMP queries against the target host to determine its operating system?

XProbe2 Signup and view all the answers

What is a common defect related to cryptography in software development?

Improper use of cryptographic libraries Signup and view all the answers

Which vulnerability arises from failing to protect network traffic?

Eavesdropping Signup and view all the answers

What could happen if a developer fails to implement SSL correctly?

Security vulnerabilities in the application Signup and view all the answers

What is a common error related to network name resolution that can be exploited by attackers?

Trusting manipulated DNS information Signup and view all the answers

What is a weakness that results from human error in processes and procedures?

Violation of security policy Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for system administrators to set the MaxClients value correctly in Apache HTTP Server?

To match hardware capacity for processing concurrent requests Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended methodology in the text for validating technical weaknesses?

Perform a penetration test using social engineering Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the options mentioned for addressing a vulnerability in the text?

Ignore it Signup and view all the answers

Which database is maintained by Mitre Corporation, as mentioned in the text?

The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures database (CVE List) Signup and view all the answers

What does the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) mentioned in the text sponsor?

Provide network threat detection and analysis Signup and view all the answers

What approach involves disclosing a vulnerability only after a fix is available, according to the text?

Delayed disclosure Signup and view all the answers

In terms of addressing vulnerabilities, what does the text suggest as an option besides fixing, mitigating, or removing them?

Ignore new vulnerabilities Signup and view all the answers