Vulnerability Assessment: Application Scans

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Match the type of scan with its primary advantage:

Host-based scan = Easier to set up and operate Network-based scan = Can identify local exploits that may not be accessible from elsewhere on the network

Match the type of scan with its primary limitation:

Network-based scan = Cannot provide detailed information about a system's configuration settings Host-based scan = May not be able to detect vulnerabilities accessible from elsewhere on the network

Match the scan component with its function:

Discovery component = Enumerates running services and scans for listening TCP ports Vulnerability enumeration component = Provides detailed information about a system's configuration settings and patch details

Match the scan technique with its purpose:

Probing a target = Determines the characteristics of the host or device Analyzing system banners = Identifies the devices on a network Scanning for listening TCP ports = Establishes a system fingerprint Deploying various techniques = Provides detailed information about a system's configuration settings and patch details Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of scan with its access requirement:

Host-based scan = Can be executed from anywhere on the network Network-based scan = Can be executed from the target computer Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of scan with its scope:

Network-based scan = Provides detailed information about a system's configuration settings Host-based scan = Covers a range of listening TCP ports Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of vulnerability assessment activity with its primary focus:

Application Scans = Websites to discover and enumerate software vulnerabilities and misconfigurations Wireless Network Scans = Points of attack in wireless network infrastructure Network Scans = Network infrastructure vulnerabilities Penetration Testing = Exploiting software vulnerabilities manually Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of vulnerability assessment activity with its potential risk:

Application Scans = Making changes to databases or deleting content during testing Wireless Network Scans = Validating secure network configuration Network Scans = Disrupting network operations Penetration Testing = Exploiting known vulnerabilities Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of vulnerability assessment activity with its purpose:

Application Scans = Identifying rogue access points Wireless Network Scans = Validating that an enterprise’s networks are securely configured Network Scans = Discovering software vulnerabilities and misconfigurations Penetration Testing = Exploiting known vulnerabilities manually Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of vulnerability assessment activity with its testing environment:

Application Scans = Non-production environments Wireless Network Scans = Production environments Network Scans = Hybrid environments Penetration Testing = Simulation environments Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of vulnerability assessment activity with its tool usage:

Application Scans = Manual tests or exploit kits Wireless Network Scans = Network vulnerability scanning tools Network Scans = Web application security tests Penetration Testing = Database scanning tools Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of vulnerability assessment activity with its threat category:

Application Scans = Rogue access points Wireless Network Scans = Malware and virus attacks Network Scans = Denial of Service (DoS) attacks Penetration Testing = Social engineering attacks Signup and view all the answers