Course 46 - CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst | Episode 8: Active Port Scanning to Passive Analysis

Podcast: CyberCode Academy · CyberCode Academy

Opublikowano: 2026-10-14

Episode OverviewThis episode explores the core techniques and tools used to discover network infrastructure, identify exposed services, and build an accurate picture of host environments. It moves from active port scanning with Nmap and Zenmap to alternative discovery utilities and automated approaches, before transitioning to passive reconnaissance techniques used when direct probing is undesirable or unavailable.The episode highlights the differences between active and passive discovery and demonstrates how security professionals can combine multiple sources of information to develop a more complete understanding of a network.Key Topics Covered1. Active Port Scanning with Nmap and ZenmapThe episode begins with...