Free port scan: How to use Angry IP scanner

Scanning IP ports is a critical part of maintaining enterprise information security. In this screencast, Peter Giannoulis explains how to use the free tool Angry IP scanner for these port scans.

Peter Giannoulis, Contributor

Quick and effective port scanners can always come in handy as part of an information security pro's tool box. And...

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if they're free, it's even better.

This month, Peter Giannoulis from TheAcademyPro.com shows how to use the Angry IP scanner for a thorough, free port scan that gathers MAC address, port, hostname and NetBIOS information.

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About the author:
Peter Giannoulis, GSEC, GCIH, GCIA, GCFA, GCFW, GREM, CISSP, is an information security consultant in Toronto, Ontario. He currently maintains The Academy Pro, which provides streaming video for enterprises and consumers on how to configure and troubleshoot many of today's top security products. He also serves as a technical director for GIAC.

This was last published in June 2010

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