EBK MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION SECURITY
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ISBN: 9780357752869
Author: WHITMAN
Publisher: CENGAGE CO
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Chapter 12, Problem 11RQ
Program Plan Intro
Port scanning:
- Pot scanning is the performance of methodically scanning a computer’s ports. Since a port is a place where information goes into and out of a computer.
- It recognizes exposed doors to a computer and it has a valid uses in managing networks.
- It is malevolent in nature if someone is looking for a damaged access point to break into computer.
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Reason:
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) can prohibit outbound port scanning because it can be deliberated a Denial of Service (DoS) attack which could lead to complaints...
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