What Are Network Ports and Port Scanning Techniques?  

Port scanning techniques are a valuable part of any cybersecurity professional’s toolkit. Ethical hackers and penetration testers frequently use port scanning techniques to locate vulnerabilities in a network that malicious hackers can use to gain access. Port scanning is a fundamental part of the pre-attack phase of a penetration test. EC-Council’s Certified Penetration Testing Professional (C|PENT) certification…