CS0-003 Vulnerability Management Practice Question
A security analyst is configuring a container scanning tool to identify vulnerabilities in Docker images before deployment. Which of the following tools is specifically designed for container image vulnerability scanning?
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Why each option matters
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Trivy
Trivy is an open-source vulnerability scanner for container images, filesystems, and Git repositories.
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Burp Suite
Why it's wrong here
Burp Suite is a web application security testing tool.
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Nessus
Why it's wrong here
Nessus is a general vulnerability scanner for networks and systems.
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Trivy
Why this is correct
Trivy is purpose-built for container scanning.
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OpenVAS
Why it's wrong here
OpenVAS is also a general network vulnerability scanner.
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Vulnerability Scanning Techniques
Key term
Security
Security in IT is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access, damage, or theft.
Key term
Vulnerability scanner
A vulnerability scanner is an automated tool that identifies security weaknesses in systems, networks, and applications by comparing their configurations and software versions against known vulnerability databases.
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