CERTIFIED-IN-CYBERSECURITY · Question #665
Which of the following is a common type of network scanning tool?
The correct answer is C. All of the above. Network scanning encompasses several tool categories, all of which are common in security assessments. A packet sniffer (e.g., Wireshark) captures and analyzes network traffic at the packet level. A port scanner (e.g., Nmap) probes hosts to discover open ports and services. A…
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Which of the following is a common type of network scanning tool?
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- APacket sniffer
- BVulnerability scanner
- CAll of the above
- DPort scanner
How the community answered
(19 responses)- A11% (2)
- B5% (1)
- C84% (16)
Explanation
Network scanning encompasses several tool categories, all of which are common in security assessments. A packet sniffer (e.g., Wireshark) captures and analyzes network traffic at the packet level. A port scanner (e.g., Nmap) probes hosts to discover open ports and services. A vulnerability scanner (e.g., Nessus, OpenVAS) systematically checks systems for known security weaknesses. All three tools are used in both offensive security (penetration testing) and defensive security (network auditing), making 'All of the above' the correct and complete answer.
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