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Mastering Nmap

End-to-End Network Scanning Tutorial

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Created by Fotios Chantzis

Explore practical network scanning and security monitoring using Nmap, starting from installation and core concepts to advanced scripting and automation. Gain hands-on experience with real-world scenarios, including scanning different types of systems and customizing tasks for your environment.

Packt | Mar 2017 | 179 min

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LevelExpert
CategoriesCybersecurity, Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing, Nmap

What You Will Learn

You will progress from basic setup to advanced techniques by working through practical exercises and real-world examples. Each step builds your confidence in using Nmap, from simple scans to scripting and automation. By applying what you learn to different systems, you will develop skills you can use right away.

Key Features

  • Set up and use Nmap for comprehensive network scanning and monitoring tasks
  • Write and customize Lua scripts to automate advanced scans with Nmap Scripting Engine
  • Analyze scan results to identify vulnerabilities across servers, databases, and large networks

Target Audience

Perfect for system and network administrators or IT security professionals who want to deepen their network scanning skills. If you have some basic familiarity with Nmap or network concepts and are looking to master advanced features and automation, you will find this training especially useful.

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