A security analyst suspects a remote server is running vulnerable network applications. The analyst does not have administrative credentials for the…

A port scanner is the tool that would most likely help the analyst determine if the applications are

running on a remote server. A port scanner is a software tool that scans a network device for open

ports. Ports are logical endpoints for network communication that are associated with specific

applications or services. By scanning the ports on a remote server, the analyst can identify what

applications or services are running on that server and what protocols they are using. A port scanner

can also help detect potential vulnerabilities or misconfigurations on a server.