Q. What does the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (FISMA) require of government agencies and organizations operating systems on behalf of government agencies?

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Q. What determines whether an information system is categorized as low impact, moderate impact, or high impact under FISMA?

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Q. What is the common requirement for vulnerability scanning in all federal information systems under FISMA according to NIST Special Publication 800-53?

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Q. Which control enhancement is required for a federal agency implementing a system categorized as moderate impact under FISMA?

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Q. What does Control Enhancement 3 for vulnerability scanning procedures entail under FISMA?

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Q. Why were Control Enhancements 7 and 9 withdrawn by NIST?

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Q. Why do many organizations mandate vulnerability scanning in their corporate policy, even if it is not a regulatory requirement?

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Q. How do penetration testers use vulnerability scans in support of their testing efforts?

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Q. In what scenario might penetration testers conduct vulnerability scans focused on known IoT vulnerabilities?

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Q. What factors are considered in the planning process to identify systems covered by vulnerability scans?

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Q. How do cybersecurity professionals use automated techniques to identify systems for vulnerability scans?

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Q. What does asset inventory and criticality information help determine in the context of vulnerability scanning?

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Q. Why do administrators often configure vulnerability scans to produce automated email reports?

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Q. What type of access do penetration testers typically require for vulnerability scanning consoles?

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Q. How does an organization's risk appetite influence the frequency of vulnerability scans?

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Q. What may dictate a minimum frequency for vulnerability scans?

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Q. Why might business constraints impact the frequency of vulnerability scans?

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Q. What is a recommended approach for organizations when planning a vulnerability scanning program?

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Q. What is a potential drawback of active vulnerability scanning?

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Q. What is a risk associated with active vulnerability scanning, even with minimized settings?

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