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A penetration tester is required to perform a vulnerability scan that reduces the likelihood of false positives and increases the true positives of the results. Which of the following would MOST likely accomplish this goal?

  • A. Using OpenVAS in default mode
  • B. Using Nessus with credentials
  • C. Using Nmap as the root user
  • D. Using OWASP ZAP
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Suggested Answer: B 🗳️

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cy_analyst
Highly Voted 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Selected Answer: B
By using credentials, Nessus can authenticate to the target system and perform a more thorough scan, identifying vulnerabilities that may not be detectable through an unauthenticated scan. This can help to reduce false positives and increase the accuracy of the scan results.
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Most Recent 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: B
B. Using Nessus with credentials would most likely accomplish the goal of reducing the likelihood of false positives and increasing the true positives of the results. Nessus with credentials is able to log in to a system and conduct a more thorough scan, which often leads to fewer false positives and more accurate results. Additionally, Nessus has a large database of vulnerabilities and can provide detailed information on each vulnerability it finds, making it a valuable tool for vulnerability scanning.
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nickwen007
8 months ago
The MOST likely option to reduce the likelihood of false positives and increase true positives during a vulnerability scan would be using Nessus with credentials. This will allow the tester to more accurately identify vulnerable systems and discover potential risks.
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kenechi
8 months ago
Selected Answer: B
B - Nessus with credentials. Known as credential scanning.
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8 months, 1 week ago
B is the correct answer
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8 months, 2 weeks ago
Answer the other new questions also and share idea
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kloug
8 months, 3 weeks ago
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8 months, 2 weeks ago
Yes B is the correct answer
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