Vulnerability Scanning Tool

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What is the primary purpose of a vulnerability scanning tool?

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To identify security vulnerabilities in a system

Answer explanation

Vulnerability scanning tools are designed to identify potential weaknesses or vulnerabilities in an organization’s system that could be exploited by attackers.

Front

Vulnerability scanners can only detect software vulnerabilities and not configuration flaws or weak security settings.

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FALSE

Answer explanation

Vulnerability scanners can detect not only software vulnerabilities but also configuration flaws, weak security settings, and misconfigurations in network devices, operating systems, and applications. Proper configuration management is a critical part of vulnerability scanning.

Front

Which scanning tool is an open-source alternative to Qualys?

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OpenVAS

Answer explanation

OpenVAS is an open-source vulnerability scanner that serves as a free alternative to commercial tools like Qualys.

Front

What is a key advantage of using vulnerability scanning tools like Qualys in a cybersecurity strategy?

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They help proactively identify and mitigate risks before they are exploited

Answer explanation

Vulnerability scanning tools allow organizations to identify vulnerabilities before they can be exploited, thus reducing the risk of security breaches.

Front

What is the role of the Qualys Cloud Agent?

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It continuously scans remote systems and sends data to Qualys Cloud.

Answer explanation

The Qualys Cloud Agent allows for real-time scanning on remote systems, sending the results directly to the Qualys cloud platform.

Front

How does Qualys prioritize vulnerabilities during a scan?

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By severity and potential impact

Answer explanation

Qualys uses a risk-based approach to prioritize vulnerabilities, considering their severity and potential impact on the organization.

Front

What does VMDR stand for in Qualys?

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Vulnerability Management, Detection, and Response

Front

Which type of vulnerabilities can a vulnerability scanner typically detect? Options: Hardware failure, Software bugs, Configuration issues and security flaws, Network bandwidth limitations

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Configuration issues and security flaws

Front

Which vulnerability type is most likely to be identified by a "Web Application Scan" in Qualys? Options: SQL injection and Cross-site Scripting (XSS), Outdated software versions, Unpatched operating system, Misconfigured firewall settings

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SQL injection and Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

Front

Which of the following best describes an “authenticated scan” in vulnerability scanning? A scan that uses valid system credentials to detect vulnerabilities within the system’s internal environment, A scan that focuses only on external-facing systems, A scan that only analyzes network traffic for vulnerabilities, A scan that requires no credentials to access the target system

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A scan that uses valid system credentials to detect vulnerabilities within the system’s internal environment