The output from a penetration testing tool shows 100 hosts contained findings due to improper patch management. Which of the following did the penetration tester perform?
The MOST correct answer for the penetration tester's actions that would reveal findings due to improper patch management are:
A. A vulnerability scan: This is the most likely scenario. Vulnerability scanners identify weaknesses in systems and applications, and unpatched vulnerabilities can be a major consequence of improper patch management. By scanning the target network, the tool likely identified outdated software or missing security patches on 100 hosts.
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A vulnerability scan is a type of penetration testing tool that is used to scan a network for vulnerabilities. A vulnerability scan can detect misconfigurations, missing patches, and other security issues that could be exploited by attackers. In this case, the output shows that 100 hosts had findings due to improper patch management, which means that the tester performed a vulnerability scan
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