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What is the main purpose of vulnerability assessment (VA) in security testing?
What is the main purpose of vulnerability assessment (VA) in security testing?
- To identify weaknesses and security holes in IT assets (correct)
- To automate the process of code review
- To test the effectiveness of patches and fixes
- To simulate real-world cyber attacks on systems
Which step in the VM lifecycle involves analyzing assets, examining IP subnets, and looking at potential network traffic issues?
Which step in the VM lifecycle involves analyzing assets, examining IP subnets, and looking at potential network traffic issues?
- Patch systems
- Prepare scanner
- Analyze assets (correct)
- Assess results
What is the main goal of running a vulnerability scan in the VM lifecycle?
What is the main goal of running a vulnerability scan in the VM lifecycle?
- Generating a report for asset owners (correct)
- Assessing network performance degradation issues
- Applying patches and fixes
- Monitoring the results of the scan
Which activity is NOT part of verifying (re-scanning) in the VM lifecycle?
Which activity is NOT part of verifying (re-scanning) in the VM lifecycle?
What is a common feature of vulnerability scanners like Open VAS, Nessus, Qualys, and Rapid7?
What is a common feature of vulnerability scanners like Open VAS, Nessus, Qualys, and Rapid7?
In security testing, what distinguishes penetration testing (PT) from vulnerability assessment (VA)?
In security testing, what distinguishes penetration testing (PT) from vulnerability assessment (VA)?
According to the given text, which team has primary ownership?
According to the given text, which team has primary ownership?
Who is responsible for testing patches in the environment based on the information provided?
Who is responsible for testing patches in the environment based on the information provided?
In the context of the provided information, what does 'SCAP-validated vulnerability scanner' primarily scan for?
In the context of the provided information, what does 'SCAP-validated vulnerability scanner' primarily scan for?
Which of the following is NOT a stage of Info sec Governance Block as outlined in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a stage of Info sec Governance Block as outlined in the text?
From the details provided, which type of IT assets do not have a CIS/DISA STIG?
From the details provided, which type of IT assets do not have a CIS/DISA STIG?
What activity will be required if 'Recourse and priority' falls under 'Mature' according to the text?
What activity will be required if 'Recourse and priority' falls under 'Mature' according to the text?
What is the purpose of checking the completeness and correctness of controls in the context of cyber security?
What is the purpose of checking the completeness and correctness of controls in the context of cyber security?
In the Cyber Security Maturity Matrix discussed, which level focuses on having Active Directory, Enterprise AV, and Windows OS licensed?
In the Cyber Security Maturity Matrix discussed, which level focuses on having Active Directory, Enterprise AV, and Windows OS licensed?
What is the difference between a remote exploit and a local exploit?
What is the difference between a remote exploit and a local exploit?
Why is it important to use only fully supported web browsers & email clients in an organization?
Why is it important to use only fully supported web browsers & email clients in an organization?
Which section of the Cyber Security Maturity Matrix focuses on having systems that are monitored regularly for threats?
Which section of the Cyber Security Maturity Matrix focuses on having systems that are monitored regularly for threats?
What is the primary reason for ensuring the use of only fully supported browser & email clients according to the text?
What is the primary reason for ensuring the use of only fully supported browser & email clients according to the text?
