A penetration tester would like to use a vulnerability scanner to assess the security of a web server. Which of the following specialized tools would be the best for the tester to use?

The correct answer is B. Nikto. Nikto is a specialized web server vulnerability scanner that focuses on identifying security issues specifically in web servers. It is designed to: - Detect known vulnerabilities in web server configurations. - Identify outdated software versions. - Scan for misconfigurations…

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AOpenVAS
BNikto
CBrakeman
DSCAP

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A
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B
85% (46)
C
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D
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Explanation

Nikto is a specialized web server vulnerability scanner that focuses on identifying security issues specifically in web servers. It is designed to: - Detect known vulnerabilities in web server configurations. - Identify outdated software versions. - Scan for misconfigurations. - Test for common web application security issues, such as default files, insecure HTTP headers, and vulnerable scripts. This makes Nikto the most appropriate tool for assessing the security of a web server.

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#Vulnerability Scanning#Web Security Tools#Nikto#Penetration Testing Tools

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