Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) — Question 24

Which of the following is an example of an active attack?

Answer options

• A. Traffic analysis
• B. Scanning
• C. Eavesdropping
• D. Wiretapping

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, Scanning, because it actively seeks to discover vulnerabilities in a system by probing it. The other options, such as Traffic analysis, Eavesdropping, and Wiretapping, are considered passive attacks as they involve monitoring or intercepting communications without altering them.