Certified Network Defender (CND) — Question 76

Which of the following tools examines a system for a number of known weaknesses and alerts the administrator?

Answer options

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

Correct answer: B

Explanation

COPS is designed to scan systems for specific vulnerabilities and inform administrators of these risks, making it the correct choice. Nessus, SATAN, and SAINT are also security tools, but they focus on different aspects of network security and vulnerability assessment rather than solely alerting for known weaknesses.