Multi-stage network scanning
US11431739B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 19, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/02
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems for scanning a network. The disclosed methods may involve receiving a list of a plurality of target devices and scanning a first device to determine if a particular port and protocol combination appears to be open on the first device. Upon determining that a particular port and protocol combination appears to be open on the first device, the method involves interrogating the first device before or during scanning of a second device to gather data regarding a service running on the first device.
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