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CISM · Question #610
Which of the following is the PRIMARY benefit of a vulnerability scanning tool to an organization?
The correct answer is B. Identifying potential risks posed by devices on the network. The primary benefit of a vulnerability scanning tool is its ability to identify potential security weaknesses in devices on the network, enabling timely remediation to reduce exposure to
Submitted by javi_es· Apr 18, 2026Information Security Risk Management
Question
Which of the following is the PRIMARY benefit of a vulnerability scanning tool to an organization?
Options
- AIdentifying vulnerabilities within organizational processes
- BIdentifying potential risks posed by devices on the network
- CEnsuring complex vulnerabilities are not missed
- DAutomating the information security risk analysis program
How the community answered
(54 responses)- A2% (1)
- B87% (47)
- C7% (4)
- D4% (2)
Explanation
The primary benefit of a vulnerability scanning tool is its ability to identify potential security weaknesses in devices on the network, enabling timely remediation to reduce exposure to
Topics
#Vulnerability Scanning#Risk Identification#Security Tools#Network Security
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