- A
GCP Web Security Scanner
Why wrong: Scans web apps, not VM instances.
- B
GCP Cloud Armor
Why wrong: Cloud Armor is a WAF, not a vulnerability scanner.
- C
Rapid7 InsightVM (agentless via API)
Rapid7 can perform agentless scanning using cloud APIs.
- D
GCP Security Command Center
SCC can perform agentless scanning of Compute Engine instances.
- E
Qualys Cloud Agent
Why wrong: Qualys Cloud Agent is agent-based, not agentless.
Question 741 of 1,000
CCSP Cloud Security Operations Practice Question
This CCSP practice question tests your understanding of cloud security operations. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A company uses GCP and wants to implement agentless vulnerability scanning for their Compute Engine instances. Which TWO services can provide this capability? (Choose two.)
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
✓
Rapid7 InsightVM (agentless via API)
Rapid7 InsightVM can perform agentless vulnerability scanning of GCP Compute Engine instances by leveraging the cloud provider's API to query instance configurations, installed software, and patch levels without requiring an agent on each VM. This is achieved through read-only API integrations that collect system metadata and compare it against vulnerability databases, making it a valid agentless scanning solution for GCP.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
GCP Web Security Scanner
Why it's wrong here
Scans web apps, not VM instances.
- ✗
GCP Cloud Armor
Why it's wrong here
Cloud Armor is a WAF, not a vulnerability scanner.
- ✓
Rapid7 InsightVM (agentless via API)
Why this is correct
Rapid7 can perform agentless scanning using cloud APIs.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
GCP Security Command Center
Why this is correct
SCC can perform agentless scanning of Compute Engine instances.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Qualys Cloud Agent
Why it's wrong here
Qualys Cloud Agent is agent-based, not agentless.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse agentless scanning with cloud-native services like Security Command Center (which provides vulnerability findings but relies on agents or API-based scanning partners) or mistakenly think Qualys Cloud Agent can operate agentlessly, when in fact it requires an installed agent.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Agentless vulnerability scanning via cloud APIs typically uses services like Google Cloud's OS Inventory Management or third-party tools that query the Compute Engine API (e.g., `instances.get`, `disks.list`) to retrieve software inventory and patch status. This approach reduces operational overhead but may miss runtime vulnerabilities that require local execution, such as kernel-level exploits, making it suitable for compliance-driven scans rather than real-time threat detection.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A security team runs a vulnerability scan on a web application and discovers an unpatched SQL injection flaw. The team prioritises remediation by CVSS score — critical flaws are patched within 24 hours, high within 7 days. Questions like this test whether you understand vulnerability management processes, scanning tools, and remediation prioritisation.
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What does this CCSP question test?
Cloud Security Operations — This question tests Cloud Security Operations — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Rapid7 InsightVM (agentless via API) — Rapid7 InsightVM can perform agentless vulnerability scanning of GCP Compute Engine instances by leveraging the cloud provider's API to query instance configurations, installed software, and patch levels without requiring an agent on each VM. This is achieved through read-only API integrations that collect system metadata and compare it against vulnerability databases, making it a valid agentless scanning solution for GCP.
What should I do if I get this CCSP question wrong?
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What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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