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Port Scanning

Port Scanning: Using a program to remotely determine which ports on a system are open (e.g., whether the systems allow connections through those ports).

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Using a program to remotely determine which ports on a system are open (e.g., whether the systems allow connections through those ports).

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Using a program to remotely determine which ports on a system are open (e.g., whether systems allow connections through those ports. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)

Source: The Cyber GlossaryType: external

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The State and Local Election Cybersecurity Playbook
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The Cyber Glossary
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