Port Scan Feed
Create a daily scan of your networks to identify open services or vulnerabilities
Overview
The Port Scan Feed is designed to create a daily scan of your networks for top open services, requiring authorization. It's a critical tool for network security, vulnerability assessment, and risk management.
Functionality:
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Conducts daily scans of specified networks to identify top open services and potential vulnerabilities.
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Essential for maintaining a secure network posture by identifying and addressing open ports that could be exploited.
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Provides actionable insights and alerts for security teams to prioritize and remediate identified risks.
Benefits:
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Enhances network security by providing regular updates on open services and potential entry points for attackers.
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Supports proactive vulnerability management by identifying and alerting on new or unexpected open ports.
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Aids in compliance with security best practices and regulatory requirements for network scanning and assessment.
How-to Use:
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Obtain the necessary authorization to scan the networks you wish to monitor.
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Set up the Port Scan Monitor with the target network details to start the daily scanning process.
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Review and act on the scan results to address any identified open services or vulnerabilities, thereby enhancing your network security.
Compliance Note
- Important: Port Scan monitoring is permitted only for authorized scanning.
- Unauthorized Scanning: If you are not the owner or an authorized subscriber of the network or IP you intend to scan, doing so is prohibited.
- Consequences of Abuse: Any abuse reports filed to DigitalStakeout by a service provider will be promptly reviewed. This may result in the suspension of your account.
Setup Process
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Navigation: Go to the Setup page, select the Discovery tab, then click "Add Monitor".
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Naming Your Monitor:
- Mandatory field.
- Must be at least three characters.
- Suggestion: Use underscores to separate blocks or IP target (e.g., 1_2_3_4_24).
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Expiration Settings:
- The "Expires On" option can be set to "never expires" if no specific date limitation is desired.
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CIDR Blocks:
- Enter the network or IP addresses you wish to scan.
- Limit: Maximum of 256 addresses at a time.
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Saving the Setup:
- After completing the setup, click "Save" at the bottom center of the template.
- Your monitor will undergo a review by our compliance team.
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Post-Approval Operations:
- Once approved, your Port Scan Monitor will conduct scans on a 24-hour schedule.
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Editing and Compliance:
- Any modifications to your Port Scan Monitor will require compliance approval.
Updated 23 days ago