Question:
The statement is true regarding port scanning is which of the following?
A
Port scanning is used to identify potential vulnerabilities on a target system.
Explaination
Port scanning has a single purpose: to test ports to verify if they are open (listening). Is an open port always a sign that something is wrong? No, but it does suggest a possible weakness that you may attack in the future.
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