Ports

In computing, a port is a number assigned to a specific process or service running on a computer, allowing it to be identified and communicated with by other devices over a network. Understanding ports is essential for developers, network administrators, and cybersecurity professionals, as they play a crucial role in facilitating communication between applications and services, and are often a point of vulnerability in network security, making knowledge of ports a fundamental aspect of building and maintaining secure and efficient networked systems.