To determine what resources or shares are on a network,security testers must use port scanning and what other procedure first to determine what OS is being used?
A) footprinting
B) back scanning
C) mapping
D) port analysis

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Footprinting is the process of gathering information about a target system or network. By performing footprinting, security testers can determine what operating system is being used, which is necessary information for determining which vulnerabilities may be present and what tools and techniques may be effective for exploiting those vulnerabilities. Port scanning alone may reveal information about what services or resources are available on a network, but it will not necessarily provide information about the operating system.

To Determine What Resources or Shares Are on a Network,security