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 – 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.
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