Section outline

  • Lesson Overview: In this lesson, students learn what vulnerability scanning is and why it’s critical to find weaknesses before attackers (or AI-driven threats) do. We break down how scanners work, types of scans, tools used, and how to interpret results. The goal is to empower learners to proactively discover and fix security gaps – a skill highly valued in cybersecurity jobs.

    • Micro-Topic 14.1: What is Vulnerability Scanning?

      (Goal: Define vulnerability scanning and its importance)

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    • Micro-Topic 14.2: How Vulnerability Scanners Work

      (Goal: Understand how scanning tools identify weaknesses)

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    • Micro-Topic 14.3: Types of Vulnerability Scans

      (Goal: Identify different scanning targets and scopes)

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    • Micro-Topic 14.4: Common Vulnerability Scanning Tools

      (Goal: Recognize popular scanners and their features)

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    • Micro-Topic 14.5: Interpreting Scan Results and Prioritizing Fixes

      (Goal: Learn to read vulnerability scan reports and decide on remediation)

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    • Micro-Topic 14.6: Vulnerability Scanning vs. Penetration Testing

      (Goal: Differentiate finding vulnerabilities from exploiting them)

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