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Which type of vulnerability allows an attacker to access sensitive data without credentials?
Which type of vulnerability allows an attacker to access sensitive data without credentials?
- Cross-Site Scripting
- SQL Injection (correct)
- Denial of Service
- Buffer Overflow
What is the primary goal of a vulnerability assessment?
What is the primary goal of a vulnerability assessment?
- To patches vulnerabilities in a system
- To configure a firewall
- To identify vulnerabilities in a system (correct)
- To exploit vulnerabilities in a system
What is the term for the process of identifying and classifying vulnerabilities in a system?
What is the term for the process of identifying and classifying vulnerabilities in a system?
- Vulnerability assessment (correct)
- Risk analysis
- Vulnerability scanning
- Penetration testing
What is the term for the likelihood of a threat occurring?
What is the term for the likelihood of a threat occurring?
What is the term for the potential impact of a threat?
What is the term for the potential impact of a threat?
What is the term for the degree to which an asset is susceptible to a threat?
What is the term for the degree to which an asset is susceptible to a threat?
Which type of vulnerability occurs when a system or application uses a known vulnerable component?
Which type of vulnerability occurs when a system or application uses a known vulnerable component?
What is the term for the potential loss or harm resulting from a threat?
What is the term for the potential loss or harm resulting from a threat?
What is the process of identifying, classifying, and prioritizing vulnerabilities called?
What is the process of identifying, classifying, and prioritizing vulnerabilities called?
What is the term for a weakness or flaw in a system or application that can be exploited by a threat?
What is the term for a weakness or flaw in a system or application that can be exploited by a threat?
