5.9. Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Scanners

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does penetration testing aim to achieve?

   Hint

   Think about what testing a system involves.

2. 2.

   Name one vulnerability scanner.

   Hint

   Remember the tools that scan for weaknesses.

3. 3.

   What is the main purpose of penetration testing?

   • To exploit weaknesses
   • To identify and fix security flaws
   • To perform software updates

   Hint

   Think about the focus of testing.

4. 4.

   True or False: Vulnerability scanners are the same as penetration testing tools.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the function of each tool.

5. 5.

   Develop a strategy utilizing both penetration testing and vulnerability scanning for a hypothetical organization and detail how each will address weaknesses.

   Hint

   Think about how these tools complement each other.

6. 6.

   Critique a situation where relying solely on vulnerability scanners could lead to undetected failures in system security.

   Hint

   Consider the limitations of technology.