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Why is it important to limit the number of open ports a system?
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∙ 13y ago
The more ports you have open on a system the larger the attack surface is. This means the more chances a malicious attacker has to get into your system and do something bad.
It is similar to having holes in a boat - the fewer, the better.
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∙ 13y ago
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoBecause it is possible for an unauthorized user to gain access to those unused ports.
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