Which is the first step followed by Vulnerability Scanners for scanning a network?
- A.OS Detection
- B.Firewall detection
- C.TCP/UDP Port scanning
- D.Checking if the remote host is alive
eccouncil · 312-50v11 · Q425 · multiple_choice · topic_1
Which is the first step followed by Vulnerability Scanners for scanning a network?
Explanation
D: Vulnerability Scanners, including port scanners like nmap, initially perform Host Discovery to ensure that targets are up and responding before performing scans on those live hosts.
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