What is the purpose of the Port Summary tool?

The Port Summary tool primarily serves to summarize open ports and the associated vulnerabilities detected during scans. This tool is crucial for security assessments, as it provides insights into which ports are open on networked devices, allowing security teams to identify potential entry points for attackers. By listing the detected open ports and correlating them with vulnerabilities, organizations can prioritize their remediation efforts based on the severity of the risks presented. Understanding this information helps in strengthening overall network security by allowing administrators to close unnecessary ports and address vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.

In contrast, the other options describe functionalities not associated with the Port Summary tool. The tool does not visualize network topology, provide detailed device configurations, or monitor real-time traffic. These aspects are more aligned with other network management or security tools that specialize in those particular areas.