Scanning and Enumeration

Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking 199 views Nov 05, 2025 1 min read

Scanning:

  • The process of identifying active systems, open ports, and services on a target network.

  • Helps detect vulnerabilities and system details.

  • Common types:

    • Port scanning

    • Network scanning

    • Vulnerability scanning

Enumeration:

  • The next step after scanning.

  • Involves gathering detailed information such as usernames, shared resources, services, and system data.

  • Provides deeper insight into the target environment.

Conclusion:
Scanning finds what is available, while enumeration reveals detailed information about those resources. Both are key phases in ethical hacking and penetration testing.

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