QUALYS VMDR TRAINING ACTUAL
EXAM PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ What is a vulnerability.
Answer: a wekness that cybercriminals can exploit to gain access to a
systemit is estimated that every 1000 lines of code contains one bug, and 25
if it is not scrutinized.
◍ what is vulnerability management.
Answer: to proactively detect and eliminate vulnerabilities to reduce overall
security risk and prevent exposure.Vulnerability Management (VM) means
systematically and continuously finding and eliminating vulnerabilities in
your computer systems
◍ POTUS.
Answer: National defense policy, approves military action, works with
SECDEF
◍ what is the first and most importnt step for laying the foundation of a
successful VM program..
Answer: Scoping (asset discovery) Systems to Identify Inventory-Always
begin asset scoping with internet-facing assetsYOU CANNOT PROTECT
AND SECURE WHAT YOU DONT KNOWThis step includes organizing
your computer systems according to their role, to establish an evaluation
baseline.--This starts with directing vulnerability scanners to a certian range
of IP addresses.
◍ how to scan remote users.
Answer: One way to scan remote users is to ensure they are connected to
your VPN and scanning them over the tunnel, assuming the network and
, VPN can handle the traffic. The better solution is an agent-based approach.
Scanning is performed by a local agent that runs on the host machine and
provides the information necessary to evaluate the security state of the
machine, with little effect on processing, memory, and bandwidth.
◍ Office of the Secretary of Defense.
Answer: Directs Military, intelligence. Responsible for DoD policy,
strategy, and programs
◍ Chairman, Joint Chief of Staff.
Answer: Assist/translate with SecDef, Deconflicts
◍ Service Chiefs.
Answer: train/equip forces, Support combatant commanders, Deployment
Capabilities
◍ Tips for effective VM.
Answer: Automate as much as possible-Manual intervention should be
limited only to prioritize patches and negotiate the proper window to apply
those patches.Use VM technology with a solid track record and wide
useRemember to select a solution that can change with the business and
grow accordingly
◍ Benefits of a cloud based software.
Answer: fast implementation, low maintenance, and pay-as-you-goA cloud
provider handles all the technical 'heavy lifting' of infrastructure behind the
application. You can use it right away without requiring special technical
expertise or training to deploy and use it.
◍ 3 main types of VM software.
Answer: Open source-free but not inexpensive (you must front the cost of
maintenance, training, and staffing)Corporate/commercial-Safer, but has a
real cost. Better training availableCloud alternative based-more flexible,
faster to implement, low maintenance cost
◍ 4 main aspects of implementing a software.
Answer: Design-you ideally want both an insider and outsider view of
, network vulnerabilities, which is difficult to provide unless you have a
secure external facility through which you can deploy your products from a
hackers perspective--alleviated by cloud based
solutionsDeployment-requires servers to run the VM application, including
rolling out the required infrastructure and network--Cloud based solutions
have many operational advantages such as instant deployment, mobile
workstation coverage, scalability, API included, allowing for applications to
talk to each otherManagement-requires hardware maintenance and backup
to ensure scan results are dispersed efficiently across multiple network
segments and devices.--Cloud based updates are automatic and instant for
the entire enterprise, as is data collection. Total cost of ownership (TCO) is
lower due to elimination of manual deployment, management, and
reporting.Compliance-With traditional software, data is owned by the user
and subject to extra scrutiny and skepticism by auditors due to its manual
collection.--Easier to enforce with cloud because it is fully automated, and
the data is held by a secure third party. Enforces access to VM functionality
and reporting based on a users role, which also protects the integrity of the
VM results.
◍ What kind of things can a cybercriminal access without VM.
Answer: Personal or credit card info, intellectual property, business secrets.
Anything that can be sold on the black market can be
exploited.Cybercriminals can also use your network as a platform to attack
other networks.
◍ Primary objectives of vulnerability managment.
Answer: The primary objectives of VM are to:bulletMaintain a database of
devices connecting to your network and prioritize how they should be
remediated.bulletCompile a list of installed software - your software
assets.bulletChange software configurations to make them less susceptible
to attack.bulletPatching and fixing operating system-related security flaws in
installed software.bulletAlert to additions of new devices, ports, or software
to the databases to analyze the changed attack surface and detect successful
attacks.bulletIndicate the most effective workflow for patching and updating
EXAM PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ What is a vulnerability.
Answer: a wekness that cybercriminals can exploit to gain access to a
systemit is estimated that every 1000 lines of code contains one bug, and 25
if it is not scrutinized.
◍ what is vulnerability management.
Answer: to proactively detect and eliminate vulnerabilities to reduce overall
security risk and prevent exposure.Vulnerability Management (VM) means
systematically and continuously finding and eliminating vulnerabilities in
your computer systems
◍ POTUS.
Answer: National defense policy, approves military action, works with
SECDEF
◍ what is the first and most importnt step for laying the foundation of a
successful VM program..
Answer: Scoping (asset discovery) Systems to Identify Inventory-Always
begin asset scoping with internet-facing assetsYOU CANNOT PROTECT
AND SECURE WHAT YOU DONT KNOWThis step includes organizing
your computer systems according to their role, to establish an evaluation
baseline.--This starts with directing vulnerability scanners to a certian range
of IP addresses.
◍ how to scan remote users.
Answer: One way to scan remote users is to ensure they are connected to
your VPN and scanning them over the tunnel, assuming the network and
, VPN can handle the traffic. The better solution is an agent-based approach.
Scanning is performed by a local agent that runs on the host machine and
provides the information necessary to evaluate the security state of the
machine, with little effect on processing, memory, and bandwidth.
◍ Office of the Secretary of Defense.
Answer: Directs Military, intelligence. Responsible for DoD policy,
strategy, and programs
◍ Chairman, Joint Chief of Staff.
Answer: Assist/translate with SecDef, Deconflicts
◍ Service Chiefs.
Answer: train/equip forces, Support combatant commanders, Deployment
Capabilities
◍ Tips for effective VM.
Answer: Automate as much as possible-Manual intervention should be
limited only to prioritize patches and negotiate the proper window to apply
those patches.Use VM technology with a solid track record and wide
useRemember to select a solution that can change with the business and
grow accordingly
◍ Benefits of a cloud based software.
Answer: fast implementation, low maintenance, and pay-as-you-goA cloud
provider handles all the technical 'heavy lifting' of infrastructure behind the
application. You can use it right away without requiring special technical
expertise or training to deploy and use it.
◍ 3 main types of VM software.
Answer: Open source-free but not inexpensive (you must front the cost of
maintenance, training, and staffing)Corporate/commercial-Safer, but has a
real cost. Better training availableCloud alternative based-more flexible,
faster to implement, low maintenance cost
◍ 4 main aspects of implementing a software.
Answer: Design-you ideally want both an insider and outsider view of
, network vulnerabilities, which is difficult to provide unless you have a
secure external facility through which you can deploy your products from a
hackers perspective--alleviated by cloud based
solutionsDeployment-requires servers to run the VM application, including
rolling out the required infrastructure and network--Cloud based solutions
have many operational advantages such as instant deployment, mobile
workstation coverage, scalability, API included, allowing for applications to
talk to each otherManagement-requires hardware maintenance and backup
to ensure scan results are dispersed efficiently across multiple network
segments and devices.--Cloud based updates are automatic and instant for
the entire enterprise, as is data collection. Total cost of ownership (TCO) is
lower due to elimination of manual deployment, management, and
reporting.Compliance-With traditional software, data is owned by the user
and subject to extra scrutiny and skepticism by auditors due to its manual
collection.--Easier to enforce with cloud because it is fully automated, and
the data is held by a secure third party. Enforces access to VM functionality
and reporting based on a users role, which also protects the integrity of the
VM results.
◍ What kind of things can a cybercriminal access without VM.
Answer: Personal or credit card info, intellectual property, business secrets.
Anything that can be sold on the black market can be
exploited.Cybercriminals can also use your network as a platform to attack
other networks.
◍ Primary objectives of vulnerability managment.
Answer: The primary objectives of VM are to:bulletMaintain a database of
devices connecting to your network and prioritize how they should be
remediated.bulletCompile a list of installed software - your software
assets.bulletChange software configurations to make them less susceptible
to attack.bulletPatching and fixing operating system-related security flaws in
installed software.bulletAlert to additions of new devices, ports, or software
to the databases to analyze the changed attack surface and detect successful
attacks.bulletIndicate the most effective workflow for patching and updating
