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SSCP · Question #1272
SSCP Question #1272: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is F: Security Administrator Tool for Analyzing Networks. SATAN is an acronym for Security Administrator Tool for Analyzing Networks, a historical network vulnerability scanner.
Submitted by hassan_iq· Apr 18, 2026Network and Communications Security
Question
SATAN stands for _______________________________________________
Options
- AScavanger Administrator Tool for Analyzing Networks
- BStorage Administration Tool for Analyzing Networks
- CSimple Administration Tool for Analyzing Networks
- DSystem Administrator Tool for Analyzing Networks
- ESANS Administrator Tool for Analyzing Networks
- FSecurity Administrator Tool for Analyzing Networks
Explanation
SATAN is an acronym for Security Administrator Tool for Analyzing Networks, a historical network vulnerability scanner.
Common mistakes.
- A. 'Scavenger' is not the correct word; the 'S' in SATAN stands for 'Security.'
- B. 'Storage' is not the correct word in the acronym; the 'S' stands for 'Security.'
- C. 'Simple' is not the correct word in the acronym; the 'S' stands for 'Security.'
- D. 'System' is not the correct word in the acronym; the 'S' stands for 'Security.'
- E. While SANS is a security organization, the 'S' in SATAN does not refer to 'SANS Administrator Tool.'
Concept tested. Acronym definition, historical security tools
Topics
#Acronyms#Network security tools#Vulnerability scanning#Tool identification
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