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.

Explanation of Solution

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...