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What is port scanning?
A method of determining which ports on a network are open and could be receiving or sending data
What is the initial step required before port scanning can take place?
Identifying a list of active hosts and mapping those hosts to their IP addresses
What is the goal behind port and network scanning?
To identify the organization of IP addresses, hosts, and ports to determine open or vulnerable server locations and diagnose security levels
What is host discovery in the context of port scanning?
The process of identifying a list of active hosts and mapping those hosts to their IP addresses
What can both network and port scanning reveal?
The presence of security measures in place such as a firewall between the server and the user’s device
Test your knowledge of port scanning with this quiz. Learn about the methods and processes involved in determining open ports, sending packets, and identifying vulnerabilities on a network.
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