WHAT IS NETCAT AND WHERE IT USE

Netcat is utility program which support a wide range of commands to manage the network and monitor the flow of traffic data between different systems. Including computer networks, world wide web built backbone of the TCP and UDP. It is easy and free alternative of wireshrk. First version of netcat is released in 1995 after that it received a number of  updates in the decades since.

Netcat can be a useful tool for any IT team, though the growth of internally managed network services and cloud computing make that particular environment a natural fit.  Network and system administrators need to be able to quickly identify how their network is performing and what type of activity is occurring. Netcat functions as a back-end tool that allows for port scanning and port listening. In addition, you can actually transfer files directly through Netcat or use it as a backdoor into other networked systems. Partnered with a tool like Varonis Edge. You would receive an alert of any unusual activity and could then use Netcat to investigate. Lastly, Netcat is a flexible tool because of how it can be scripted for larger tasks.

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