SY0-701 · Question #707
Which of the following activities should be performed first to compile a list of vulnerabilities in an environment?
The correct answer is A. Automated scanning. Automated scanning is the first step in identifying vulnerabilities in an environment. Tools that perform automated vulnerability scanning scan systems and networks for known vulnerabilities, missing patches, misconfigurations, and other security weaknesses. This helps create…
Question
Which of the following activities should be performed first to compile a list of vulnerabilities in an environment?
Options
- AAutomated scanning
- BPenetration testing
- CThreat hunting
- DLog aggregation
- EAdversarial emulation
How the community answered
(53 responses)- A91% (48)
- B4% (2)
- C2% (1)
- D4% (2)
Explanation
Automated scanning is the first step in identifying vulnerabilities in an environment. Tools that perform automated vulnerability scanning scan systems and networks for known vulnerabilities, missing patches, misconfigurations, and other security weaknesses. This helps create an initial list of vulnerabilities that can then be prioritized and addressed, often serving as the foundation for further in-depth activities like penetration testing or threat hunting.
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