An analyst finds that duplicate entries may exist in the asset inventory, which is skewing vulnerability scan data. Which of the following is the best way for the analyst to improve the…

The correct answer is A. Device fingerprinting. Device fingerprinting uniquely identifies devices based on characteristics like MAC address, OS, and installed software. This helps eliminate duplicate entries in the asset inventory, ensuring vulnerability scans are accurate and not skewed by redundant dat

Submitted by cyberguy42· Mar 6, 2026Vulnerability Management

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An analyst finds that duplicate entries may exist in the asset inventory, which is skewing vulnerability scan data. Which of the following is the best way for the analyst to improve the effectiveness of the vulnerability scan?

Options

ADevice fingerprinting
BNetwork mapping
CUncredentialed reports
DDynamic scans

How the community answered

(44 responses)

A
82% (36)
B
2% (1)
C
7% (3)
D
9% (4)

Explanation

Device fingerprinting uniquely identifies devices based on characteristics like MAC address, OS, and installed software. This helps eliminate duplicate entries in the asset inventory, ensuring vulnerability scans are accurate and not skewed by redundant dat

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