In network security assessments, which type of test employs software to scan internal networks and Internet facing servers for various types of vulnerabilities?

In network security assessments, which type of test employs software to scan internal networks and Internet facing servers for various types of vulnerabilities?

• vulnerability assessment
• risk analysis
• strength of network security testing
• penetration testing

Explanation: In vulnerability assessment, security analysts use software to scan internal networks and Internet facing servers for various types of vulnerabilities. Tools for vulnerability assessment include the open source OpenVAS platform, Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer, Nessus, Qualys, and Fireeye Mandiant services.

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