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What is the primary purpose of a vulnerability scan?
What is the primary purpose of a vulnerability scan?
- To gain access to the inner workings of devices
- To perform penetration testing on networks
- To determine potential vulnerabilities in systems (correct)
- To encrypt data transmission over the internet
What is a port scan, and what does it do?
What is a port scan, and what does it do?
- A scan that determines which ports are responding on an IP address (correct)
- A process that encrypts data transmission over ports
- A type of virus scan that targets network devices
- A type of penetration test that targets user accounts
Why is Telnet considered a potential vulnerability?
Why is Telnet considered a potential vulnerability?
- Because it sends unencrypted data (correct)
- Because it's only used for internal networks
- Because it's an outdated protocol
- Because it's commonly used by hackers
What is the key difference between a vulnerability scan and a penetration test?
What is the key difference between a vulnerability scan and a penetration test?
From whose perspective should vulnerability scans be performed?
From whose perspective should vulnerability scans be performed?
What types of devices should be included in vulnerability scans?
What types of devices should be included in vulnerability scans?
What is the primary benefit of having the latest version of signatures for a vulnerability scanner?
What is the primary benefit of having the latest version of signatures for a vulnerability scanner?
What should you do if you encounter a false positive or false negative during a vulnerability scan?
What should you do if you encounter a false positive or false negative during a vulnerability scan?
What is an alternative to using a formal vulnerability scanner to identify security issues?
What is an alternative to using a formal vulnerability scanner to identify security issues?
What should you check on a workstation to ensure security?
What should you check on a workstation to ensure security?
What is a concern when reviewing security devices themselves?
What is a concern when reviewing security devices themselves?
What is the primary concern when reviewing servers?
What is the primary concern when reviewing servers?
What is the primary purpose of a vulnerability scanner?
What is the primary purpose of a vulnerability scanner?
What type of scan is run from the perspective of someone who does not have access to the network?
What type of scan is run from the perspective of someone who does not have access to the network?
What is the difference between a vulnerability scan and a penetration test?
What is the difference between a vulnerability scan and a penetration test?
Why should you never run a vulnerability scan on a network without permission?
Why should you never run a vulnerability scan on a network without permission?
What type of scan is run from the perspective of someone who has rights and permissions to log in?
What type of scan is run from the perspective of someone who has rights and permissions to log in?
What is the purpose of running a vulnerability scan as an insider with full access to the system?
What is the purpose of running a vulnerability scan as an insider with full access to the system?
What is the term for a vulnerability scan that does not attempt to take advantage of vulnerabilities found?
What is the term for a vulnerability scan that does not attempt to take advantage of vulnerabilities found?
Why should you understand what a vulnerability scan will do before running it?
Why should you understand what a vulnerability scan will do before running it?
What can be done after a vulnerability scan is complete to verify the findings?
What can be done after a vulnerability scan is complete to verify the findings?
What is the benefit of running a vulnerability scan internally as an insider with full access to the system?
What is the benefit of running a vulnerability scan internally as an insider with full access to the system?
Which database is synchronized with the CVE list from MITRE?
Which database is synchronized with the CVE list from MITRE?
What is the main purpose of the Common Vulnerability Scoring System?
What is the main purpose of the Common Vulnerability Scoring System?
What type of vulnerability might be identified by a vulnerability scan due to a lack of security control?
What type of vulnerability might be identified by a vulnerability scan due to a lack of security control?
What is the term for a reported vulnerability that is found to not exist on a device after further research?
What is the term for a reported vulnerability that is found to not exist on a device after further research?
What is the difference between a false positive and a low severity vulnerability?
What is the difference between a false positive and a low severity vulnerability?
What is the term for a vulnerability that exists on a system but is not identified by a scanner?
What is the term for a vulnerability that exists on a system but is not identified by a scanner?
What is the purpose of a vulnerability scan?
What is the purpose of a vulnerability scan?
What is the range of scores assigned by the Common Vulnerability Scoring System?
What is the range of scores assigned by the Common Vulnerability Scoring System?
What type of vulnerability might be identified by a vulnerability scan due to a misconfiguration?
What type of vulnerability might be identified by a vulnerability scan due to a misconfiguration?
Why is it important to research further after a vulnerability scan identifies a vulnerability?
Why is it important to research further after a vulnerability scan identifies a vulnerability?
What is the implication of a Unix operating system unsupported version detection vulnerability?
What is the implication of a Unix operating system unsupported version detection vulnerability?
What is the purpose of a vulnerability scanner's database?
What is the purpose of a vulnerability scanner's database?
What type of vulnerability is associated with WhatsApp desktop app CVE-2020-1889?
What type of vulnerability is associated with WhatsApp desktop app CVE-2020-1889?
What is the result of a vulnerability scan on a network device?
What is the result of a vulnerability scan on a network device?
Where can you find information about a specific CVE?
Where can you find information about a specific CVE?
What is the purpose of a vulnerability scan?
What is the purpose of a vulnerability scan?
What is an example of a web-based application vulnerability?
What is an example of a web-based application vulnerability?
What is the outcome of a vulnerability scan on a system with Ubuntu 8.04?
What is the outcome of a vulnerability scan on a system with Ubuntu 8.04?
What should you do before and after performing a vulnerability scan?
What should you do before and after performing a vulnerability scan?
What is CVE-2022-5079 related to?
What is CVE-2022-5079 related to?
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