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SY0-501 · Question #519
An analyst is using a vulnerability scanner to look for common security misconfigurations on devices. Which of the following might be identified by the scanner? (Select TWO).
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Submitted by omar99· Mar 4, 2026Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations
Question
An analyst is using a vulnerability scanner to look for common security misconfigurations on devices. Which of the following might be identified by the scanner? (Select TWO).
Options
- AThe firewall is disabled on workstations.
- BSSH is enabled on servers.
- CBrowser homepages have not been customized.
- DDefault administrator credentials exist on networking hardware.
- EThe OS is only set to check for updates once a day.
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#vulnerability scanning#security misconfiguration#default credentials#firewall configuration