What network scanning tool has advanced features that allows it to use decoy hosts to mask the source of the scan?
- Nessus
- Metasploit
- Tripwire
- Nmap
Explanation: There are various network security tools available for network security testing and evaluation. Nessus can scan systems for software vulnerabilities. Metasploit is used for penetration testing and IDS signature development. Tripwire is used to assess if network devices are compliant with network security policies. Nmap is a low-level network scanner available to the public that an administrator can use to identify network layer protocol support on hosts. Nnmap can use decoy hosts to mask the source of the scan.
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