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CertNexus CFR-410 Exam - Topic 2 Question 54 Discussion

Actual exam question for CertNexus's CFR-410 exam
Question #: 54
Topic #: 2
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Which of the following can increase an attack surface?

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Suggested Answer: B, E

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Horace
3 months ago
Wait, can old code really be that dangerous?
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Arletta
3 months ago
Penetration scanning? I thought that was just for testing!
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Lenna
4 months ago
Mapping the attack surface is crucial for security.
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Stephania
4 months ago
I disagree, vulnerability scanning helps reduce risks.
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Devora
4 months ago
Old or unused code definitely increases attack surfaces.
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Viki
4 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 months 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
10 months 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
10 months ago
C) Mapping of an attack surface
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Aleisha
10 months ago
B) Vulnerability scanning
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Delmy
10 months ago
A) Old or unused code
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Benton
10 months ago
Penetration scanning? That's just asking to get punched in the cyber-face.
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Gladys
9 months ago
D) Penetration scanning
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Lynda
9 months ago
C) Mapping of an attack surface
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Laticia
9 months ago
B) Vulnerability scanning
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Micaela
9 months ago
A) Old or unused code
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Lemuel
11 months ago
Mapping the attack surface? Sounds like we're creating a treasure map for the bad guys.
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Craig
10 months ago
C) Mapping of an attack surface can also increase the attack surface.
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Shawna
10 months ago
A) Old or unused code can increase the attack surface.
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Aracelis
11 months ago
But what about vulnerability scanning? Wouldn't that help identify and reduce the attack surface?
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Zena
11 months ago
Vulnerability scanning? More like 'Welcome, hackers! Come on in and make yourselves at home!'
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Veronika
11 months ago
Old or unused code? That's like leaving the back door unlocked - it's just begging for trouble!
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Nelida
11 months ago
I agree with Kallie. Old code may have vulnerabilities that can be exploited.
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Kallie
11 months ago
I think old or unused code can increase an attack surface.
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