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GIAC GPEN Exam - Topic 10 Question 47 Discussion

Actual exam question for GIAC's GPEN exam
Question #: 47
Topic #: 10
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You run the following command while using Nikto Web scanner:

perl nikto.pl -h 192.168.0.1 -p 443

What action do you want to perform?

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Suggested Answer: C

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Tamesha
3 months ago
Not sure about that, seems a bit off to me.
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Alaine
3 months ago
Wait, can you really use Nikto for sniffing?
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Alfred
3 months ago
I think it's port scanning, right?
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Kristel
4 months ago
Definitely not updating Nikto!
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Lisha
4 months ago
That's a scan on port 443 for vulnerabilities.
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Wenona
4 months ago
I’m a bit confused; I thought Nikto was more about web application scanning, not setting it up for network sniffing.
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Kizzy
4 months ago
This looks familiar! I feel like it’s related to vulnerability scanning rather than just port scanning.
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Stefan
4 months ago
I remember practicing with Nikto, and I think using the -h flag is to specify the host, but I can't recall what the -p option does exactly.
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Florencia
5 months ago
I think this command is about scanning a web server, but I'm not sure if it's specifically for port scanning or something else.
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Sharee
5 months ago
I'm not too familiar with Nikto, but based on the command, it looks like it's scanning a web server. I'll have to eliminate the options that don't seem relevant to that task.
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Tiera
5 months ago
Okay, let me think this through. The command is running Nikto against the IP address 192.168.0.1 on port 443, so I'm guessing it's related to web scanning or port scanning.
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Pedro
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about the purpose of this command. I'll need to review my notes on Nikto to determine the correct action.
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Veronika
5 months ago
This looks like a straightforward Nikto command, so I'm pretty confident I can figure this out.
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Mickie
5 months ago
I've used Nikto before, and this command seems to be performing a web vulnerability scan. I'd say the correct answer is C, port scanning.
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Tyisha
5 months ago
I'm not 100% sure, but I think the service label is prepended to the customer IPv4 prefixes, so I'll go with B.
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Andree
5 months ago
I've seen questions like this before, and I think the key is understanding how the 7750 SR handles VLAN tags in a VPLS environment. I'll review my notes on that to make sure I pick the right answer.
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Georgiana
10 months ago
Nikto? More like Nik-no! I'll stick to my trusty 'ping' command and call it a day.
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Beckie
8 months ago
Nik-no! I'll stick to my trusty 'ping' command and call it a day.
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Delmy
9 months ago
C) Port scanning.
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Jonelle
9 months ago
A) Updating Nikto.
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Marti
10 months ago
I heard Nikto is great for finding all the secret messages hidden in your neighbor's cat videos. You've got to try it!
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Gaston
10 months ago
B is the way to go! Nikto can totally be used for network sniffing. Time to capture some juicy packets!
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Shonda
8 months ago
I agree, capturing packets can reveal vulnerabilities in the network.
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My
8 months ago
Nice choice! Network sniffing with Nikto can provide valuable information.
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Brianne
9 months ago
B
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Vashti
10 months ago
D is the answer. Using Nikto as a proxy server sounds like a great way to stay anonymous while browsing the web. Who needs VPNs?
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Ruby
10 months ago
I think the answer is A. Nikto is a web scanner, so it must be for updating the tool, right?
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Georgene
9 months ago
Actually, the command is used for port scanning, not updating Nikto.
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Ryan
9 months ago
C) Port scanning.
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Hobert
10 months ago
Yes, you are correct. It is used to update the Nikto tool.
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Cecily
10 months ago
A) Updating Nikto.
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Ammie
11 months ago
The correct answer is C. This command is running Nikto to perform a port scan on the IP address 192.168.0.1 on port 443.
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Ligia
9 months ago
C) Port scanning.
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Filiberto
10 months ago
A) Updating Nikto.
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Richelle
11 months ago
I think it's setting Nikto for network sniffing.
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Elmer
11 months ago
I believe it's updating Nikto.
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Denise
11 months ago
I think the action is port scanning.
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