6.5 Explain the Function of an Attack Surface Management (ASM) Platform CYBERSECURITY-PRACTITIONER Practice Questions (Page 6)

Questions 26–27

1. 26foundation · easy

   Which statement best describes the role of an ASM platform in an organization's security operations?

   • AIt replaces the need for a firewall by directly blocking malicious traffic to external assets.
   • BIt primarily focuses on internal network segmentation and monitoring of east-west traffic.
   • CIt automatically patches vulnerabilities in internet-facing systems without human intervention.
   • DIt provides continuous visibility into the external attack surface to help identify and prioritize risks.
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2. 27foundation · easy

   What is a common workflow that ASM platforms support in security operations?

   • AProviding a direct interface for end-users to report phishing emails.
   • BAutomatically shutting down any asset that receives a high risk score.
   • CCreating a ticket in a ticketing system to track the remediation of a discovered vulnerability.
   • DReplacing the organization's vulnerability scanner entirely.
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