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A penetration tester must run a vulnerability scan against a target. What is the benefit of running an authenticated scan instead of an unauthenticated scan?

  • Authenticated scans can provide a more detailed picture of the target attack surface. 
  • Authenticated scans are a form of passive reconnaissance that does not trigger target security alarms. 
  • Authenticated scans are performed without user credentials. 
  • Authenticated scans are less complex and are quicker than unauthenticated scans.

Explanation & Hint:

Authenticated scans require credentials with root-level access to the system and can provide a complete picture of the target attack surface.

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