IP Probes: The process of sending small packets of data to a specific IP address to determine if a device is active on a network and to gather information about the device. It is used in network security to identify potential vulnerabilities. Examples include ping and traceroute.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D3: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D4: Communication and Network Security | Security+ D3: Security Architecture | SSCP D6: Network and Communication Security
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