Q. Why is scoping considered an important tool in the cybersecurity toolkit?

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Q. What is one key parameter that administrators can configure in vulnerability management solutions?

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Q. What is the primary purpose of adjusting scan sensitivity settings in vulnerability scans?

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Q. What is typically the starting point for administrators when creating a new vulnerability scan?

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Q. How can administrators improve the efficiency of their vulnerability scans?

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Q. What does disabling unnecessary plug-ins in vulnerability scans help with?

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Q. What is a potential issue with some plug-in scan tools on fragile production systems?

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Q. What is one way to avoid causing problems on the organization's network when running scans on fragile systems?

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Q. Why might penetration testers use stealth scans during a penetration test?

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Q. What is a limitation of basic vulnerability scans that run over a network?

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Q. What is a characteristic of container technology in IT organizations?

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Q. How can administrators gather trusted information about server configurations in vulnerability management solutions?

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Q. What advantage do credentialed scans have over noncredentialed alternatives in vulnerability management programs?

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Q. In which type of penetration test is it generally appropriate to use credentialed vulnerability scans?

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Q. What should penetration testers consider when choosing the appropriate scan perspectives for a penetration test?

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Q. What does an external scan in vulnerability management provide?

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Q. Why is regular maintenance of a vulnerability scanner important?

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Q. What does regular patching of scanner software help protect against?

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Q. How often should administrators configure their scanners to retrieve new plug-ins?

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Q. What is the purpose of the Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP)?

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