CCSP Cloud Security Operations Practice Question
A company uses Azure Defender for Cloud to protect its hybrid environment. Which of the following is a feature of Azure Defender that provides vulnerability assessment for virtual machines?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Defender for Servers
Azure Defender includes integrated vulnerability assessment via Qualys or Microsoft built-in scanner, available for Defender for Servers.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Azure Secure Score
Why it's wrong here
Secure Score is a security posture score, not a scanner.
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Azure Policy
Why it's wrong here
Policy is for compliance, not vulnerability scanning.
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Defender for Servers
Why this is correct
Defender for Servers includes vulnerability assessment and threat detection.
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Azure Sentinel
Why it's wrong here
Sentinel is a SIEM, not a vulnerability scanner.
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