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Operating System (OS) Fingerprinting

Operating System (OS) Fingerprinting: Analyzing characteristics of packets sent by a target, such as packet headers or listening ports, to identify the…

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Analyzing characteristics of packets sent by a target, such as packet headers or listening ports, to identify the operating system in use on the target. (SP 800-115) (NISTIR)

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