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Vulnerability Scanning with Nmap: Network Scanning
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Vulnerability Scanning with Nmap: Network Scanning

Janice Sanders

Instructor: Janice Sanders

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4.8

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1.5 hours
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Hands-on learning
Learn, practice, and apply job-ready skills with expert guidance
4.8

(35 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1.5 hours
Learn at your own pace
Hands-on learning

What you'll learn

  • Verify the Nmap installation and the Nmap version installed on a system using the terminal

  • Perform basic Nmap scanning of a network to discover active hosts, open ports, and running services

  • Identify potential vulnerabilities on a network

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About this Guided Project

Learn step-by-step

In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:

  1. Verify the Nmap Installation and Nmap Version

  2. Access the Help Feature and Man Page for Nmap

  3. Run a Basic Nmap Scan on a Target

  4. Practice Activity: Run an Nmap scan on an Authorized Target and Reference the Man Page as needed

  5. Run an Nmap Scan using Options

  6. Output Nmap Scan Results to a File

  7. Run a Customized Scan on a Target

Recommended experience

A basic knowledge of vulnerability scanning and an understanding of networking concepts, such as IP addresses, ports, and protocols, is recommended.

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