ICS/SCADA Cybersecurity — Question 30

Which of the following is a weakness of a vulnerability scanner?

Answer options

• A. Detect known vulnerabilities
• B. Not designed to go through filters
• C. Work best on a local network
• D. Maintains a signature database

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because vulnerability scanners are often not configured to work effectively with filters, which can limit their ability to detect vulnerabilities behind such barriers. Options A, C, and D describe capabilities of vulnerability scanners rather than weaknesses.