QUESTION: 29

What is the difference between an attack vector and attack surface?

An attack surface identifies vulnerabilities that require user input or validation; and an attack vector identifies vulnerabilities that are independent of user actions.
An attack vector identifies components that can be exploited, and an attack surface identifies the potential path an attack can take to penetrate the network.
An attack surface recognizes which network parts are vulnerable to an attack; and an attack vector identifies which attacks are possible with these vulnerabilities.
An attack vector identifies the potential outcomes of an attack; and an attack surface launches an attack using several methods against the identified vulnerabilities.

Answer(s): C

QUESTION: 30

Which metric in CVSS indicates an attack that takes a destination bank account number and replaces it with a different bank account number?

integrity
confidentiality
availability
scope

Answer(s): A

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