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Nmap Essentials

Conduct network reconnaissance and mapping using Nmap.

5 modules
18 lessons
18 practical tasks
Nmap Essentials course element

About This Course

Progress from basic port scanning to sophisticated intelligence gathering through comprehensive coverage of Nmap's scan types, service detection, and NSE scripting capabilities. Learn to evade detection, interpret results, and extract maximum value from network reconnaissance.

What You'll Learn

  • Install and configure Nmap across multiple platforms with proper privilege handling
  • Master all Nmap scan types including TCP, UDP, SYN, ACK, and specialized techniques
  • Perform comprehensive service version detection and OS fingerprinting
  • Leverage the Nmap Scripting Engine for vulnerability detection and automation
  • Implement timing strategies and evasion techniques to bypass security controls
  • Analyze and interpret scan results for security assessment and network mapping
  • Design multi-stage reconnaissance strategies for complex network environments
  • Generate professional reports and documentation from Nmap output

Prerequisites

  • TCP/IP Protocol Suite Fundamentals
  • Networking Essentials
  • Linux Command Line Basics

Course Curriculum