# How to Stop Port Scanning: Eliminate the Attack Surface Entirely

> Port scanning is the first step in every attack. Firewalls and IDS can detect scans but can't prevent discovery. Network hiding makes port scanning find nothing.

Source: https://layerv.ai/blog/stop-port-scanning/

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