CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) — Question 226

Which of the following tools would be BEST suited to perform a cloud security assessment?

Answer options

• A. OpenVAS
• B. Scout Suite
• C. Nmap
• D. ZAP
• E. Nessus

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Scout Suite is specifically designed for assessing the security posture of cloud environments, making it the best choice. OpenVAS, Nmap, ZAP, and Nessus are general security assessment tools but do not focus solely on cloud security, which may limit their effectiveness in this context.