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Nessus (Tenable), Qualys, and Rapid7 InsightVM are the big three for infrastructure scanning. For application security, know OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, or Snyk. Container scanning with Trivy or Grype is increasingly expected.
Expect a mix of technical CVE analysis questions, scenario-based prioritization exercises, and communication-focused questions about presenting risk to leadership. Hands-on scan configuration may be tested.
Basic understanding of exploitation techniques helps you assess vulnerability severity, but penetration testing is a separate specialization. Focus on assessment, prioritization, and remediation coordination.
You should understand CVSS scoring and its limitations. Interviewers value candidates who go beyond CVSS and consider threat intelligence, asset criticality, exploit availability, and business context in their prioritization.
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