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Windows 11 Network Attack Surface Analysis: A Review of Open Ports and Service Hardening

Date: October 26, 2023 Subject: Security Assessment of Default Windows 11 Network Configuration Audience: System Administrators, Security Analysts, Network Engineers

If a specific app (like a game server or remote desktop tool) isn't working, you may need to manually open a port through the Windows Defender Firewall How to Open Ports in Windows 10 and Windows 11 Firewall windows 11 open ports

How to read the results:

Windows built-in: Test-NetConnection for single port or PortQry (Microsoft tool) for scans.

To open a port in Windows 11, follow these steps: Windows 11 Network Attack Surface Analysis: A Review

How to resolve:

Find the offending PID:
```
netstat -ano | findstr :8080
```
Terminate the process (Replace 12345 with your PID):
```
taskkill /PID 12345 /F
```
Or use Task Manager > End Task.
Alternative: Change your application's port (e.g., set Tomcat from 8080 to 8081).

Safe Practices Checklist:

Never open SMB (Port 445) to the internet.
Disable RDP (Port 3389) unless you use a VPN.
Run regular scans: netstat -ano weekly.
Use Windows Sandbox to test suspicious apps that require open ports.

What is an open port? A port is labeled "open" or "listening" when a specific software application or system service is actively bound to it, waiting to accept incoming data packets. To open a port in Windows 11, follow