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Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)2020; 20(16); 4423; doi: 10.3390/s20164423

The Design of Large Scale IP Address and Port Scanning Tool.

Abstract: The control network is an important supporting environment for the control system of the heavy ion accelerator in Lanzhou (HIRFL). It is of great importance to maintain the accelerator system's network security for the stable operation of the accelerator. With the rapid expansion of the network scale and the increasing complexity of accelerator system equipment, the security situation of the control network is becoming increasingly severe. Port scanning detection can effectively reduce the losses caused by viruses and Trojan horses. This article uses Go Concurrency Patterns, combined with transmission control protocol (TCP) full connection scanning and GIMP Toolkit (GTK) graphic display technology, to develop a tool called HIRFL Scanner. It can scan IP addresses in any range with any ports. This is a very fast, installation-free, cross-platform IP address and port scanning tool. Finally, a series of experiments show that the tool developed in this paper is much faster than the same type of software, and meets the expected development needs.
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Publication Date: 2020-08-08 PubMed ID: 32784387PubMed Central: PMC7472026DOI: 10.3390/s20164423Google Scholar: Lookup
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This research article details the creation and testing of a new network security scanning tool named HIRFL Scanner. This tool, designed for large scale control networks, aims to minimize loss from viruses and trojans by identifying vulnerabilities via IP address and port scanning.

Importance of Network Security

  • The article starts by emphasizing the importance of network security, particularly in the complex environment of control systems for heavy ion accelerators.
  • It stresses that maintaining a secure network is paramount for ensuring the stable operation of such accelerators, especially as these systems continue to grow and become more complex.
  • Port scanning, which is a method to identify open doors or vulnerabilities in a network, is particularly noted as an effective measure in reducing potential damage from viruses and trojans.

Development of the HIRFL Scanner

  • The researchers use Go Concurrency Patterns in the development of this scanning tool. Go Concurrency, a feature of the Go programming language, is known for allowing multiple tasks to run at the same time, which may enhance the speed and efficiency of the tool.
  • A combination of TCP full connection scanning and GTK graphic display technology is used. TCP full connection scanning is a robust technique to check open ports, while GTK graphic display provides a visual interface, making the tool easier to manipulate and understand by the operators.
  • The result is the HIRFL Scanner, an installation-free, fast and cross-platform tool that can systematically scan any range of IP addresses and their respective ports.

Experimental Results

  • The article states that a series of tests done with the HIRFL Scanner demonstrated its superior speed compared to other software tools of the same type.
  • The tool met the expected development needs and provided a fast, efficient way of scanning IP addresses and ports in the control network for possible vulnerabilities.

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Yuan C, Du J, Yue M, Ma T. (2020). The Design of Large Scale IP Address and Port Scanning Tool. Sensors (Basel), 20(16), 4423. https://doi.org/10.3390/s20164423

Publication

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
ISSN: 1424-8220
NlmUniqueID: 101204366
Country: Switzerland
Language: English
Volume: 20
Issue: 16
PII: 4423

Researcher Affiliations

Yuan, Chao
  • Institute of Modern Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China.
Du, Jinze
  • School of Computer and Communication, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730000, China.
Yue, Min
  • Institute of Modern Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China.
Ma, Tao
  • Institute of Modern Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China.

Conflict of Interest Statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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