Management Of Information Security
Management Of Information Security
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ISBN: 9781337405713
Author: WHITMAN, Michael.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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Chapter 12, Problem 11RQ
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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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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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