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CertNexus CFR-410 Exam - Topic 2 Question 54 Discussion

Which of the following can increase an attack surface?
B) Vulnerability scanning
A) Old or unused code
C) Mapping of an attack surface
D) Penetration scanning

CertNexus CFR-410 Exam - Topic 2 Question 54 Discussion

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Question #: 54
Topic #: 2
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Which of the following can increase an attack surface?

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Horace
10 months ago
Wait, can old code really be that dangerous?
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Arletta
10 months ago
Penetration scanning? I thought that was just for testing!
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Lenna
11 months ago
Mapping the attack surface is crucial for security.
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Stephania
11 months ago
I disagree, vulnerability scanning helps reduce risks.
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Devora
11 months ago
Old or unused code definitely increases attack surfaces.
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Viki
11 months ago
Penetration scanning seems like it would help identify weaknesses, but I'm not convinced it actually increases the attack surface.
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Lacey
12 months ago
I feel like we had a practice question about mapping attack surfaces, but I can't recall if it directly increases the surface or just helps us understand it better.
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Rocco
12 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think vulnerability scanning is more about identifying risks rather than increasing the attack surface itself.
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Antione
12 months ago
I remember discussing how old or unused code can definitely increase an attack surface, since it might have vulnerabilities that aren't being monitored.
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Tanja
12 months ago
Vulnerability scanning and penetration testing are actually ways to identify and assess the attack surface, not increase it. I think the answer has to be A - old or unused code. That makes the most sense to me.
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Melina
12 months ago
Okay, let's see here. Old or unused code could definitely increase the attack surface, as it may contain vulnerabilities that aren't being actively monitored or patched. I'm leaning towards that as the answer, but I'll double-check the other options just to be sure.
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Edwin
12 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know attack surfaces have to do with potential vulnerabilities, but I'm not sure which of these options would actually increase the attack surface. I'll have to think it through.
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Desmond
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question about attack surfaces. I'll need to think carefully about the options, but I'm confident I can figure this out.
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Bernadine
1 year ago
Honestly, I think the correct answer is 'All of the above' - it's like a buffet of attack opportunities!
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Cecil
1 year ago
C) Mapping of an attack surface
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Aleisha
1 year ago
B) Vulnerability scanning
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Delmy
1 year ago
A) Old or unused code
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Benton
1 year ago
Penetration scanning? That's just asking to get punched in the cyber-face.
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Gladys
1 year ago
D) Penetration scanning
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Lynda
1 year ago
C) Mapping of an attack surface
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Laticia
1 year ago
B) Vulnerability scanning
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Micaela
1 year ago
A) Old or unused code
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Lemuel
1 year ago
Mapping the attack surface? Sounds like we're creating a treasure map for the bad guys.
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Craig
1 year ago
C) Mapping of an attack surface can also increase the attack surface.
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Shawna
1 year ago
A) Old or unused code can increase the attack surface.
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Aracelis
1 year ago
But what about vulnerability scanning? Wouldn't that help identify and reduce the attack surface?
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Zena
1 year ago
Vulnerability scanning? More like 'Welcome, hackers! Come on in and make yourselves at home!'
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Veronika
1 year ago
Old or unused code? That's like leaving the back door unlocked - it's just begging for trouble!
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Nelida
1 year ago
I agree with Kallie. Old code may have vulnerabilities that can be exploited.
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Kallie
1 year ago
I think old or unused code can increase an attack surface.
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