A Chief Information Security Officer has outlined several requirements for a new vulnerability scanning project:
. Must use minimal network bandwidth
. Must use minimal host resources
. Must provide accurate, near real-time updates
. Must not have any stored credentials in configuration on the scanner
Which of the following vulnerability scanning methods should be used to best meet these requirements?
Correct Answer: B
Agent-based vulnerability scanning is a method that uses software agents installed on the target systems to scan for vulnerabilities. This method meets the requirements of the project because it uses minimal network bandwidth and host resources, provides accurate and near real-time updates, and does not require any stored credentials on the scanner. Reference: What Is Vulnerability Scanning? Types, Tools and Best Practices, Section: Types of vulnerability scanning; CompTIA CySA+ Study Guide: Exam CS0-003, 3rd Edition, Chapter 4: Security Operations and Monitoring, page 154.