What you’ll learn
- Nmap’s network scanning capabilities and how to use them effectively.
- Utilizing NSE scripts to enhance scanning and exploit discovery.
- Port scanning techniques and methodologies for servers.
- Selecting the appropriate network interface for scanning tasks.
- Targeting specific hosts or ranges using target and exclude lists with CIDR notation.
- Operating system detection using Nmap.
- Legal considerations and compliance when conducting random port scanning.
- Unique techniques specific to Nmap for gaining an edge in scanning and reconnaissance.
- Advanced TCP ACK and SYN scan techniques and their applications.
- Leveraging ICMP for advanced scanning purposes.
- The importance and fundamentals of reconnaissance in information gathering.
- IP geolocation and WhoIS queries using Nmap.