Certified Network Defender (CND) — Question 182

Which of the following tools scans the network systems for well-known and often exploited vulnerabilities?

Answer options

• A. Nessus
• B. SAINT
• C. SATAN
• D. HPing

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Nessus is a widely recognized vulnerability scanner known for identifying common and often exploited vulnerabilities in network systems. While SAINT and SATAN are also security tools, they are not as prevalent or effective as Nessus in identifying these specific vulnerabilities. HPing, on the other hand, is a network analysis tool primarily used for packet crafting and does not focus on vulnerability scanning.