CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) — Question 123
A security analyst has set up a network tap to monitor network traffic for vulnerabilities. Which of the following techniques would BEST describe the approach the analyst has taken?
Answer options
- A. Compliance scanning
- B. Credentialed scanning
- C. Passive vulnerability scanning
- D. Port scanning
Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is D, as port scanning involves examining network ports to identify vulnerabilities. The other options, such as compliance scanning and credentialed scanning, focus on different methodologies that do not specifically pertain to monitoring traffic via a network tap.