This is why offensive security pros need reliable port scanning tools to keep ahead of remote attackers and proactively reduce risk. Malicious hackers also rely on public port scanners to discover exposed and outdated network services they can exploit to gain unauthorized access to a target. Security and IT specialists use an open port scanner tool to check how security policies are implemented and make accurate recommendations to reduce risk. Find specific details about each port scanning method below. We also keep our port scan tool up to date through constant improvements in functionality, performance, and integration with the other platform tools and features.Ī port scanner is a software application designed to check open ports on a server’s IP address or hostname by sending probe packets to TCP or UDP ports and checking the responses.

Do port scans directly against services inside networks with the VPN agent.įor even more effective port scanning, our tool supports scheduled and parallel scans (with notifications), automated Nmap scans with scan templates and pentest robots, and automatic attack surface mapping.Įach port check produces a professional report you can share with clients, managers, and other decision-makers.

Enable and disable service detection, operating system detection, and host discovery.

Indicate custom TCP ports to scan (1-65535).

Our pre-configured open port scanner comes with an easy-to-use interface over Nmap’s complex command line parameters. The Deep version of this TCP Port Scanner with Nmap lets you scan open ports with custom settings right away.

Compared to using Nmap on your local machine, it’s much more effective to check all open ports from our cloud platform because the TCP Scanner on gives you the external perspective of your target that any attacker has.

Our open port checker provides an easy and fast way to run an online Nmap scan with zero setup and maintenance.

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