SY0-501 Question #470: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

A security analyst is reviewing an assessment report that includes software versions, running services, supported encryption algorithms, and permission settings. Which of the following produced the report?

Options

• AVulnerability scanner
• BProtocol analyzer
• CNetwork mapper
• DWeb inspector

Explanation

The described report, containing software versions, running services, encryption algorithms, and permission settings, is a typical output generated by a vulnerability scanner.

Common mistakes.

• B. Protocol analyzers capture and dissect network traffic, focusing on communication flows and packet content, not on system configurations or software versions.
• C. Network mappers discover devices on a network and their connectivity, often identifying open ports, but they do not typically delve into detailed software versions, encryption algorithms, or permission settings.
• D. Web inspectors are browser-based development tools used for debugging web applications, examining client-side HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, not for comprehensive system security assessments.

Concept tested. Security tool functions (Vulnerability Scanner)

Reference. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender-vulnerability-management/tvm-overview?view=o365-worldwide

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