Network Security

Know Exactly What Services Are Exposed on Every Host

Open ports are entry points. Every service listening on a network interface is a potential target for exploitation. Our Port Scanner identifies open TCP ports, fingerprints the services behind them, and highlights the exposures that need immediate attention - all without installing anything on your infrastructure.

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Map a target's network perimeter and determine which services are reachable from the Internet. Lightning Scan checks the most common TCP ports with service detection. Full scans cover all 65,535 ports and are available with a free account.

How It Works

From target input to actionable findings in three straightforward steps.

01

Specify Target Hosts

Enter a single IP address, a CIDR range, or a hostname. The scanner resolves hostnames automatically and supports both IPv4 and IPv6 targets.

02

Select Scan Profile

Choose from predefined profiles - quick scan (top 100 ports), standard (top 1,000), or full (all 65,535 ports). Custom port ranges are also supported.

03

Analyze Service Fingerprints

Review open ports alongside detected service names, versions, and banners. Results are sortable by risk level, making triage straightforward.

Key Capabilities

Purpose-built scanning backed by real penetration testing expertise.

TCP SYN Scanning

Uses half-open SYN scanning for speed and stealth, completing full scans in seconds without establishing complete TCP connections.

All 65,535 Ports

Scans every possible TCP port in seconds using parallel connection techniques, catching services hidden on non-standard ports that quick scans miss.

Service Version Fingerprinting

Sends targeted probes to identify exact software versions, enabling precise CVE correlation and patch prioritization.

Banner Grabbing

Captures service banners that often reveal software versions, internal hostnames, and configuration details useful for further assessment.

Rate Limiting Controls

Configurable scan speed prevents network disruption and avoids triggering IDS/IPS alerts during authorized assessments.

Scheduled Recurring Scans

Set up periodic scans to detect newly opened ports and unauthorized services as your infrastructure evolves.

Common Use Cases

Audit perimeter firewalls to confirm only authorized services are reachable from the internet
Detect rogue services and unauthorized listeners deployed by development or operations teams
Validate that decommissioned services are no longer accepting connections after infrastructure changes
Prepare scope inventories for penetration testing engagements by mapping all listening services
Satisfy compliance requirements that mandate periodic port scanning (PCI DSS, NIST, CIS benchmarks)
Monitor cloud instances for exposed management ports such as SSH, RDP, and database listeners

Why Use Pentestas

Security tools built by penetration testers, not just developers.

Enterprise-Grade Accuracy

Our scanning engine is built on the same methodologies our penetration testers use in manual engagements, tuned to minimize false positives and surface genuine risk.

Fast, Actionable Results

Get findings in minutes rather than days. Every result includes severity ratings, technical evidence, and clear remediation steps your team can act on immediately.

Continuous Monitoring

Schedule recurring scans from the Pentestas platform to catch regressions before they reach production. Stay ahead of new CVEs and configuration drift.

Privacy First

Your scan data is encrypted at rest and in transit. You own your data, with full control over retention and export.

Detailed Reporting

Export findings as PDF, CSV, or JSON. Feed results directly into your SIEM, ticketing system, or CI/CD pipeline through our REST API.

Instant Setup

Run scans directly from your browser. Enter a target, click scan, and receive results. Ready in under a minute.

Start scanning with Port Scanner today

Create a free account and run your first scan in under a minute. Full platform access during your 14-day trial.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the scan affect my production systems?
No. Our scanner uses non-destructive techniques. SYN scanning does not complete TCP handshakes, and service probes are lightweight. We have scanned thousands of production hosts without causing any service interruption.
How fast is a full 65,535 port scan?
A typical full TCP scan completes in 2-5 minutes depending on the target network conditions and configured rate limits. Quick scans of the top 100 ports finish in under 10 seconds.
Can I scan internal networks?
The cloud-based scanner targets internet-reachable hosts. For internal network scanning, deploy the Pentestas agent inside your network perimeter or contact us about an on-premises engagement.
Does it detect filtered versus closed ports?
Yes. The scanner distinguishes between open, closed, and filtered states. Filtered ports indicate a firewall or security device is silently dropping packets, which is valuable intelligence for understanding your defensive posture.