COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS

NETWORK SECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Identifies network weaknesses to see what is possible .
A
Penetration testing
B
Vulnerability testing
C
Sandboxing
D
Network intrusion detection system (NIDS)
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Vulnerability assessments discover different types of system or network vulnerabilities. This means the assessment process includes using a variety of tools, scanners and methodologies to identify vulnerabilities, threats and risks.

Detailed explanation-2: -A network vulnerability assessment is the review and analysis of an organization’s network infrastructure to find cybersecurity vulnerabilities and network security loopholes. The evaluation can be carried out manually, or by using vulnerability analysis software.

Detailed explanation-3: -What is Weaknesses & Vulnerabilities? Weaknesses and vulnerabilities are both states that indicate security risks. While weakness refers to an application error or bug, it may escalate to a vulnerability in cases where it can be exploited to perform a malicious action.

Detailed explanation-4: -Article Navigation. Malware (Malicious Software) Social Engineering Attacks. Outdated Or Unpatched Software. Misconfigured Firewalls. Default Security Features.

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