Why is a penetration test considered to be more thorough than vulnerability scan?
A.
Vulnerability scans only do host discovery and port scanning by default.
B.
A penetration test actively exploits vulnerabilities in the targeted infrastructure, while a vulnerability scan does not typically involve active exploitation.
C.
It is not ג€" a penetration test is often performed by an automated tool, while a vulnerability scan requires active engagement.
D.
The tools used by penetration testers tend to have much more comprehensive vulnerability databases.
A penetration test goes beyond a vulnerability scan by attempting to actively exploit identified vulnerabilities to demonstrate their potential impact on the system's security. This involves simulating real-world attacks and attempting to breach the system's defenses. On the other hand, a vulnerability scan mainly focuses on identifying potential vulnerabilities without actively exploiting them.
To be correct, b is not the core of the topic. Pentest search for archtectural problema lead to vulnerabilities based on the case. Vs only test known vulnerabilities.
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