Port monitoring is a network management technique that is used to analyze traffic on specific ports and to determine whether ports are open or closed for maintaining network security and performance. A port sniffer is a tool or software that captures and analyzes data on network ports. It is commonly used for network diagnostics and troubleshooting. While port monitoring offers a broader range of functionalities including security features, a port sniffer focuses more on detailed data packet analysis and can be used for specific investigations or audits. Read more