Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v12) — Question 227

You are a security analyst of a large IT company and are responsible for maintaining the organization’s security posture. You are evaluating multiple vulnerability assessment tools for your network. Given that your network has a hybrid IT environment with on-premise and cloud assets, which tool would be most appropriate considering its comprehensive coverage and visibility, continuous scanning, and ability to monitor unexpected changes before they turn into breaches?

Answer options

• A. GFI LanCuard
• B. Qualys Vulnerability Management
• C. Open VAS
• D. Nessus Professional

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Qualys Vulnerability Management is the best choice because it provides extensive visibility and continuous scanning capabilities, essential for a hybrid IT environment. In contrast, GFI LanCuard, Open VAS, and Nessus Professional may lack the same level of comprehensive coverage or continuous monitoring features that are critical for preventing breaches in diverse environments.