fapro
A free, cross-platform, single-file fake protocol server simulator that can start or stop multiple network services.
What is fapro?
FaPro is a fake protocol server simulator that allows users to deploy and manage multiple simulated network services across a wide range of protocols. It solves the problem of needing realistic network environments for security testing, research, and analysis by providing a lightweight, configurable tool that mimics real services.
Security researchers, penetration testers, network administrators, and developers who need to test network security, analyze scanning activities, or create deceptive network environments.
Developers choose FaPro for its extensive protocol support, ease of deployment as a single binary, and advanced features like traffic logging and IP limiting, making it a comprehensive open-source alternative for network simulation and security assessment.
Overview
Fake Protocol Server
Use Cases
Best For
- Simulating multiple network services for penetration testing labs
- Creating honeypots to detect and analyze network scanning activities
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