Nmap

Learn how to leverage the Nmap network scanner to discover live hosts and open ports using basic and advanced scan options.

In this module, we will learn how to utilise the Nmap scanner to discover live hosts and scan them for open ports. You will gain a deep knowledge of the various Nmap port scans, from TCP connect and stealth (SYN) port scans to null, FIN, Xmas and idle host (zombie) port scans. We will explore in detail the advanced options, including packet fragmentation, source address spoofing, and decoys. We will learn to use OS and service detection and how to leverage the power of Nmap scripts. Finally, we demonstrate the different ways to save Nmap scan results for future reference.

Nmap Live Host Discovery

Learn how to use Nmap to discover live hosts using ARP scan, ICMP scan, and TCP/UDP ping scan.

Nmap Basic Port Scans

Learn in-depth how nmap TCP connect scan, TCP SYN port scan, and UDP port scan work.

Nmap Advanced Port Scans

Learn advanced techniques such as null, FIN, Xmas, and idle (zombie) scans, spoofing, in addition to FW and IDS evasion.

Nmap Post Port Scans

Learn how to leverage Nmap for service and OS detection, use Nmap Scripting Engine (NSE), and save the results.

Need to know

Network Fundamentals

Learn the core concepts of how computers communicate with each other and types of network weaknesses.

Next steps

Vulnerability Research

Familiarise yourself with the skills, research methods, and resources used to exploit vulnerable applications and systems.

Network Security

Learn the basics of passive and active network reconnaissance. Understand how common protocols work and their attack vectors.

What are modules?

A learning pathway is made up of modules, and a module is made of bite-sized rooms (think of a room like a mini security lab).