Security tools Flashcards
What is Wireshark used for?
A network protocol analyzer used to capture and inspect network traffic in real time.
What is Nmap?
A network scanning tool used for discovering hosts and services on a network.
What is Metasploit?
A penetration testing framework used to exploit vulnerabilities in systems.
What is John the Ripper?
A password cracking tool that detects weak passwords.
What is Burp Suite?
A set of tools used for web vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.
What is Nessus?
A vulnerability scanner that identifies vulnerabilities in networks and systems.
What is OpenVAS?
An open-source vulnerability scanning tool used to scan and detect security holes in systems.
What is Hydra?
A network login cracker that supports numerous protocols for password cracking.
What is Snort?
An open-source intrusion detection system (IDS) and intrusion prevention system (IPS) used to detect network intrusions.
What is Aircrack-ng?
A suite of tools used for assessing Wi-Fi network security, particularly for cracking WEP and WPA-PSK keys.
What is SQLmap?
A tool that automates the process of detecting and exploiting SQL injection vulnerabilities.
What is Nikto?
A web server scanner that checks for dangerous files, outdated server software, and vulnerabilities.
