Coding - The ability to program and script is fast becoming a major requirement for almost everyone in the security industry. Socket - The technology that allows programs and scripts to communicate over a network is sockets. Port - Because of the differences between operating platforms and language implementations on that platform, it is common practice to modify the original body of code to work on different platforms. Coding Tools - The culmination of the previous four sections, coding tools brings all the techniques you've learned to the surface. With the background technologies and techniques you now will be able to code quick utilities that will not only make you more productive, they will equip you with valuable skills that will stay with you as long as you make the right time and dedication to the business. * Provide working code and scripts in any programming language that is most common for readers to use TODAY to maintain their networks.