Penetration Testing: The SCANNING Phase Explained (Ports, Nmap & Vulnerability Scanners!) |- Day 13

After gathering initial intelligence, the next critical step in ethical hacking is Scanning! 📡 In this in-depth tutorial, #Cybersecurenation dives into the second phase of penetration testing, explaining exactly what scanning entails, why it's crucial, and the tools and techniques ethical hackers use to identify potential entry points.

Understanding network ports (like 21, 22, 80, 443), the concept of 65535 total ports, and the benefits of closed ports is fundamental. We'll explore how to detect live systems, identify open services, and uncover vulnerabilities without causing disruption (always with permission, of course!). This video is essential for anyone looking to build a robust foundation in penetration testing and network security.

What You'll Learn in this Penetration Testing Scanning Tutorial:
• 💡 The Importance of the Scanning Phase: How it bridges information gathering and exploitation.
• 🌐 Understanding Network Ports:
o What are network ports (e.g., Port 21 - FTP, Port 22 - SSH, Port 80 - HTTP, Port 443 - HTTPS)?
o The significance of the 65,535 total ports available.
o The crucial benefits of closed ports for security.
o Well-known vs. registered vs. dynamic/private ports.
• 🔎 Types of Scanning:
o Port Scanning: Discovering open, closed, or filtered ports on a target system.
o Network Scanning: Identifying live hosts on a network.
o Vulnerability Scanning: Detecting known security weaknesses in services and applications.
• 🛠️ Essential Scanning Tools in Kali Linux:

o Nmap (Network Mapper): Your go-to for powerful port scanning and host discovery. We'll cover basic Nmap commands for various scan types.

o Introduction to Vulnerability Scanners: Brief overview of tools like Nessus or OpenVAS and their role.

• 🚧 Best Practices & Ethical Considerations: The importance of permission and responsible scanning techniques.
Whether you're an aspiring pentester, a network administrator, or simply curious about how systems are assessed for vulnerabilities, this video will provide you with a clear understanding of the scanning phase. Get ready to illuminate your target's attack surface!
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🔗 Helpful Resources:
• Dive deeper into penetration testing phases on our blog: https://tinyurl.com/3utdscwb
• NMAP - https://nmap.org/download

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