Nmap

This course begins with a straightforward guide to installing Nmap, ensuring that you have the software ready to use. Next, we cover the fundamentals of Nmap, providing a solid foundation for beginners. As you progress, you will delve deeper into host discovery, learning various techniques to identify active hosts on your network. Each step is carefully explained to build your confidence and understanding.

The journey continues with an in-depth exploration of port states and port scanning. You'll gain insights into different port states and their implications for network security. Detailed videos on port scanning techniques will teach you how to identify open ports, understand service versions, and recognize vulnerabilities. Advanced port scanning methods, such as IP ID Idle Scan and FTP Bounce, are thoroughly covered, offering you sophisticated tools to enhance your scanning capabilities.

Throughout the course, practical examples and hands-on exercises ensure that you can apply what you've learned immediately. By the end, you will possess a comprehensive skill set that enables you to use Nmap effectively for network security and troubleshooting. This course is designed to transform you into a proficient Nmap user, capable of tackling complex network challenges with confidence.

What you will learn

• Install and configure Nmap on various operating systems
• Understand and utilize basic Nmap commands
• Perform effective host discovery to identify active devices
• Conduct thorough port scans to identify open and vulnerable ports
• Apply advanced scanning techniques for deeper network analysis

Audience

This course is designed for network administrators, security professionals, and IT enthusiasts with a basic understanding of networking concepts. Familiarity with command-line interfaces is recommended but not required.

About the Authors

ACI Learning: ACI Learning trains leaders in Cybersecurity, Audit, and Information Technology. Whether starting an IT career, mastering a profession, or developing a team, they provide essential support at every step.

Daniel Lowrie: Daniel Lowrie's IT career began with workstation support and Y2K compliance updates for a teaching hospital in North-Central Florida. His journey led him to become an in-classroom trainer and Mentored Learning Instructor, specializing in courses covering Microsoft Windows Desktops and Servers, Active Directory, Networking, CCNA, and Linux. He then transitioned to becoming a Systems and Network administrator for a large insurance company before joining ACI Learning as an Edutainer. Certifications: CompTIA A+, Network+, Linux+, CySA+, and PenTest+; CEH; MCSA; CFR; eJPT

Wes Bryan: Wes Bryan embarked on his IT career path in 2009, initially as a mentored learning instructor, and later transitioning into a technical IT instructor. His exceptional teaching skills were recognized with three global teaching awards for 'Global Technical Instructor' during his early teaching years. Wes has made notable contributions as a member of the CIN (CompTIA Instructor Network) Advisory Board and the Board of Directors for CompTIA AITP (Association of Information Technology Professionals). Certifications: CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Server+, Cloud+, CySA+; MCSA; MTA; MCTS; MCP; MS; MCT