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Using the socket module to connect to specific ports on a server.

The "handshake" process of communication. OSI Model: Understanding the layers of a network. B. Scripting Basics In Python, you should be comfortable with: Hacking with Python: The Ultimate Beginners Guide

Security professionals prefer Python over other languages like C++ or Java for several key reasons: Using the socket module to connect to specific

Ensuring your script doesn't crash when it encounters a closed port or a firewall. C. Identifying Vulnerabilities Hacking with Python: The Ultimate Beginners Guide

A port scanner checks a server to see which "doors" (ports) are open. An open port is a potential entry point for a hacker.