Chapter 7: Vulnerability
Management Exam with
complete solution
Denning [Date] [Course title]
, Charles, a security analyst, needs to check his network for vulnerabilities. He wants a scan that interacts
with network nodes and repairs security issues found. Which kind of scanning BEST describes Charles'
requirements?
Active scanning
Internal assessment
Host-based assessment
Passive scanning - Correct Answers: Active scanning
An active scanner transmits packets to network nodes to determine exposed ports and independently
repair security flaws.
A company is considering the purchase of a new application. During the evaluation period, a security
analyst wants to make sure that all areas of the app are secure, especially input controls. Which
assessment BEST meets these requirements?
Application-level assessments allow you to scrutinize completed applications when the source code is
unknown. Every application area can be examined for input controls and data processing.
John's company just purchased a new application for which they do not have the source code. Which of
the following BEST describes the type of assessment John should use on this application?
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