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MASSCAN vs PacketFence

A side-by-side look at MASSCAN and PacketFence. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

MASSCAN

MASSCAN

Security & Privacy

MASSCAN is an open source network scanner that can scan the entire Internet in under 6 minutes. It uses asynchronous transmission, allowing it to achieve very high scanning speeds compared to traditional scanners.

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PacketFence

PacketFence

Network & Admin

PacketFence is an open source network access control (NAC) system that provides registration, isolation, and remediation services for wired and wireless networks. It helps secure networks by enforcing access policies and isolating unauthorized devices.

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