GIAC Exam GPEN Topic 2 Question 37 Discussion

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Question #: 37
Topic #: 2

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Which of the following tools is used for vulnerability scanning and calls Hydra to launch a dictionary attack?

AWhishker

BNmap

CNessus

DSARA

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Suggested Answer: D

by Jovita at Nov 25, 2023, 10:56 AM

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Lashonda

3 months ago

I'm just going to go with 'D' and hope I don't end up like Prometheus, chained to a rock with a Hydra pecking at my liver.

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Martin

2 months ago

Let's go with 'D' then and hope for the best.

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Buddy

2 months ago

I agree, 'D' is probably the most effective tool for vulnerability scanning.

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Izetta

2 months ago

I think 'D' is the best choice.

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Jennie

3 months ago

Nessus, of course! It's like the Swiss Army knife of security tools. Gotta love that Hydra integration for brute-force attacks.

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Yen

2 months ago

Whishker and SARA are good tools too, but Nessus stands out with its versatility.

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Ricarda

2 months ago

I prefer using Nmap for scanning, but Nessus with Hydra integration is great for dictionary attacks.

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Geoffrey

3 months ago

I agree, Nessus is definitely a powerful tool for vulnerability scanning.

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Dean

4 months ago

Whishker? That's a new one to me. I'd go with Nessus since it's a well-known and powerful vulnerability assessment tool.

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Miriam

2 months ago

I've never tried Whishker, but I'll go with Nessus too.

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Bo

2 months ago

I think I'll stick with Nmap for now, it's been reliable for me.

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Edmond

2 months ago

Yeah, Nessus is definitely a strong tool for that.

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Cordelia

3 months ago

I've heard of Whishker before, but I think Nessus is more reliable.

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Vicky

3 months ago

I agree, Nessus is a great choice for vulnerability scanning.

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Sean

3 months ago

I think Nmap is also a good option for network discovery and security auditing.

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Yasuko

3 months ago

I've heard of Nessus before, it's a popular choice for vulnerability scanning.

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Layla

3 months ago

I agree, Nessus is a great choice for vulnerability scanning.

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Nettie

4 months ago

I see your point, but I think SARA is more commonly used for vulnerability scanning.

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Cordell

4 months ago

I'm pretty sure Nmap is the go-to tool for network scanning and port exploration. Not sure about the Hydra integration though.

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Ligia

4 months ago

I disagree, I believe the answer is A) Whishker.

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Eladia

4 months ago

Hmm, Nessus sounds like the right tool for vulnerability scanning and Hydra attacks. I've used it before for penetration testing.

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Nettie

4 months ago

I think the answer is B) SARA.

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