Lewis, a professional hacker, targeted the IoT cameras and devices used by a target venture- capital firm. He used an information-gathering tool to collect information about the IoT devices…

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Options

• ANeuVector
• BLacework
• CCensys
• DWapiti

• A
  2% (1)
• B
  2% (1)
• C
  88% (36)
• D
  7% (3)

Explanation

Censys (Option C) is the correct answer because it is an internet-wide scanning and reconnaissance tool specifically designed to continuously monitor every reachable server and device on the Internet, mapping open ports, services, and attack surfaces. It also provides statistical reports and trend analysis on broad internet usage patterns, making it a powerful tool for both security researchers and malicious actors like Lewis targeting IoT devices.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• NeuVector (A) is a container security platform focused on protecting Kubernetes and Docker environments, not an internet-wide IoT scanning tool.
• Lacework (B) is a cloud security and compliance monitoring platform used for threat detection in cloud environments, not for internet-wide device reconnaissance.
• Wapiti (D) is a web application vulnerability scanner that audits web app security, not a broad IoT/device discovery tool.

Memory Tip: Think of Censys as performing a "census" of the internet - just like a population census counts and catalogs every person, Censys scans and catalogs every device, port, and service visible on the internet. If you see keywords like "every reachable device," "statistical trends," or "attack surface mapping" in a question, think Censys.

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