Network Vulnerability Assessment Tool Using Automated Port Scanning Techniques

The objective of this project is to design a network vulnerability assessment tool that identifies open ports and exposed services within a local network. The system helps administrators detect potential security risks and strengthen defensive configurations against cyber threats.

Study network protocols such as TCP, UDP, and ICMP.

Analyze common port scanning techniques including TCP SYN scan and UDP scan.

Design system architecture for automated port scanning.

Implement scanning module to detect open and filtered ports.

Identify running services associated with detected ports.

Integrate basic vulnerability mapping based on service versions.

Generate structured vulnerability reports.

Test the tool in a controlled lab environment.

Analyze false positives and optimize scanning performance.

Evaluate ethical and legal boundaries of network scanning.

Document methodology, results, and mitigation recommendations.