Domain 4: Tools/Procedures Flashcards
What is the purpose of Metasploit?
A penetration testing framework used to find and exploit vulnerabilities in systems.
Describe the use of Wireshark in network analysis.
Wireshark is a network protocol analyzer used to capture and analyze network traffic.
What is Burp Suite used for?
A web application security testing tool used to identify vulnerabilities in web applications.
Explain the purpose of a network sniffer.
A tool used to capture and analyze network packets to troubleshoot network issues and identify security threats.
What is SQL injection?
A web application vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL code on a database.
Describe how to use the Nmap tool.
Nmap is used for network discovery and security auditing by scanning for open ports, services, and operating systems on a network.
What is the purpose of a vulnerability scanner?
To automatically identify and assess security weaknesses in systems and applications.
