22.2.5 Check Your Understanding – Identify Network Security Testing Tools Answers

1. Which tool provides information about vulnerabilities and aids in penetration testing and IDS signature development?

  • SuperScan
  • Metasploit
  • SIEM
  • Tripwire

Explanation: Metasploit provides information about vulnerabilities and aids in penetration testing and IDS signature development.

2. Which tool discovers computers and services on a computer network, therefore creating a map of the network?

  • Nessus
  • GFI LANguard
  • SuperScan
  • Nmap/Zenmap

Explanation: Nmap/Zenmap discovers computers and services on a computer network, thus creating a map of the network.

3. Which tool is a vulnerability scanning software, focusing on remote access, misconfigurations, and DoS against the TCP/IP stack?

  • Nessus
  • GFI LANguard
  • SuperScan
  • SIEM

Explanation: Nessus is a vulnerability scanning software, focusing on remote access, misconfigurations, and DoS against the TCP/IP stack.

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