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What is vulnerability scanning?
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The correct answer is B) Automated scanning of systems and applications to identify known vulnerabilities against CVE databases
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Correct Answer
Automated scanning of systems and applications to identify known vulnerabilities against CVE databases
Explanation
Vulnerability scanners (Nessus, OpenVAS, Qualys) check for known CVEs, misconfigurations, missing patches, and weak configurations. Not the same as penetration testing (which actively exploits).
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