Port knocking

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA means of securing ports on a firewall by requiring the host to attempt to connect to a prespecified sequence of closed ports before being allowed access to the desired port.

Synonyms

port triggering portscan port forwarding source routing portmapper enter knock knockdown dash drive hammering rapping

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