Port Scanning
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May 1, 2024
Updated May 10, 2025
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Port scanning is a technique used to identify open "doors" (ports) and available services on a network host. Think of a computer or server as a building with many numbered doors. Each door, or port, can potentially lead to a different service running on that device, like a web server (typically port 80), an email server, or a file transfer service. Port scanning essentially involves systematically checking these doors to see which ones are open, closed, or filtered by a security measure like a firewall. This information can be invaluable for network administrators seeking to secure their systems and for cybersecurity professionals working to identify potential vulnerabilities.
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