Module 22: Network Security Testing Flashcards
1
Q
Types of Network Tests
A
Penetration Network Scanning Vulnerability Scanning Password Cracking Log Review Integrity Checkers Virus Detection
2
Q
What can the results of network tests be used for
A
- As a benchmark
- Cost benefit analysis
- Performance improvement
- Certification
3
Q
Types of Network Testing Tools
A
Nmap Superscan SIEM Tripwire Nessus Metasploit
4
Q
What is Nmap
A
Is a network reconnaissance scanner
5
Q
What is Superscan
A
A Microsoft Windows port scanning tool
6
Q
What is SIEM
A
Security Information Event Management - provides real time reporting
7
Q
What is Metasploit
A
provides information about security vulnerabilities and aids in penetration testing
8
Q
What is Network Scanning
A
Includes software that can ping computers, scan for listening TCP ports and
display which types of resources are available on the network
9
Q
What is Integrity Checking
A
Detects and reports changes in the system
10
Q
What is Vulnerability Scanning
A
Detects potential weaknesses in the tested systems
