What Is the Difference Between an Attack Vector and Attack

question 30

Multiple Choice

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

• A) An attack surface identifies vulnerabilities that require user input or validation; and an attack vector identifies vulnerabilities that are independent of user actions.
• B) 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.
• C) An attack surface recognizes which network parts are vulnerable to an attack; and an attack vector identifies which attacks are possible with these vulnerabilities.
• D) An attack vector identifies the potential outcomes of an attack; and an attack surface launches an attack using several methods against the identified vulnerabilities.

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