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Ping Scan

nounid 3597·updated May 9, 2026
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A ping scan looks for machines that are responding to ICMP Echo Requests.

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unclassified

Variants

plural
Ping Scans
possessive
Ping Scan's
pluralpossessive
Ping Scans'

Framework definitions

SANS Glossary of Security Terms1 senseview framework →
§1
A ping scan looks for machines that are responding to ICMP Echo Requests.
Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →
§1 · legacy_primary
A ping scan looks for machines that are responding to ICMP Echo Requests.
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