Network scan
Checking which devices are present and reachable on a given network.
Learn it through a story
- The Hostel Router Hack (Cybersecurity for Juniors 2, Ch 6)
Related terms
- MFA (multi-factor authentication) Requiring a second proof of identity beyond just a password.
- Model extraction Copying how a model behaves by sending it huge numbers of questions.
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA) A second proof of identity beyond just a password.
- Network segmentation Dividing a network into zones with controlled access between them.
- Non-root user Running a process with restricted privileges rather than full administrative access.
- Official app store A store where apps are checked before being listed, safer than installing from outside it.