When conducting a web application security assessment with the web application audit framework, which of the following scenarios is the tool MOST suitable for?
Scanning an operating system for missing patches and misconfigurations.
Identifying potential SQL injection points and cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in a company's online shopping platform.
Analyzing real-time network traffic to identify potential data exfiltration attempts.
Testing the strength of user credentials on a Windows Active Directory server.
w3af is primarily designed for web application security assessments. It is efficient for identifying vulnerabilities like SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and others commonly found in web applications. Option A is the most suitable scenario for using w3af as it directly involves a web application assessment. Option B is incorrect because, while w3af can test credential strength indirectly by detecting login flaws, it is not a credential testing tool. Option C is incorrect as Wireshark is better suited for monitoring and analyzing network traffic. Option D is not suitable for w3af since it is designed for web applications, not operating system vulnerability scans, which are done by tools like Nessus.
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