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Network-Based Scans and Vulnerability Enumeration

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What is the primary goal of the discovery component of a network-based scan?

To identify potential vulnerabilities in a network

To establish a network topology map

To determine the device types and potential points of attack (correct)

To enumerate running services on a target device

What is the term used to describe the process of analyzing a target's behavior and responses to determine its characteristics?

Port scanning

Fingerprinting (correct)

Service discovery

Vulnerability enumeration

What technique might a scanning tool use to determine the type and version of a host or device?

Conducting a ping sweep

Examine system banners (correct)

Scanning for open UDP ports

Performing a DNS lookup

What is the term used to describe the process of identifying devices on a network and determining their type and potential points of attack?

Host discovery Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of probing a target in a network-based scan?

To analyze the target's behavior and responses Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of a network-based scan?

To combine host and service discovery with vulnerability enumeration Signup and view all the answers

What does a scanning tool's 'fingerprint' of a system typically include?

Information about the system and its characteristics Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of examining system banners during a network-based scan?

To determine the device's operating system Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of combining host and service discovery with vulnerability enumeration in a network-based scan?

It provides a comprehensive view of a network's security posture Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the discovery component of a network-based scan and the identification of potential points of attack?

The discovery component identifies devices on a network, and the identification of potential points of attack is a subsequent step Signup and view all the answers