Overview of Nmap:
Nmap, short for Network Mapper, it is a free and open-source software that was created by
Gordon Lyon. it provides a range of powerful scanning options. It is widely utilized by network
administrators, security professionals, and penetration testers to identify devices on a network,
discover open ports, monitoring hosts, and detect security vulnerabilities. Nmap is a powerful
and mighty tool that can be used for positive or negative purposes.
Nmap was originally designed to work only on Linux systems, but today it is also available for
Windows operating system and macOS platforms. On Windows, macOS and Linux, you can use
Nmap through command-line or through the Zenmap Graphical Interface, depending on
whether you prefer typing commands or clicking buttons.
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Nmap works by sending crafted packets to a target and analyzing the responses to discover live
hosts, open ports, running services, service versions, and operating system details.
Why Use Nmap:
Nmap is a powerful and popular tool used by people who work in Cybersecurity and
Networking. It helps find computers and devices on a network, check which ports are open, see
what services are running, and even find possible security problems. Nmap can create a map of
the network and show how everything is connected. It also has special scripts that can
automate many tasks, like checking for vulnerabilities. You can make Nmap work faster, slower,
or more secretly, depending on what you need. Because it is free, fast, and trusted, Nmap is
used by Ethical Hackers, Security Experts, and Network Administrators all over the world.
Scanning your network can help you to make yourself more secure and spot the flaws in your
system. You can check for any unauthorized devices that are connected to your network, you
can find ports that are meant to be closed but they are open for some reason and to point out
the users that are running any unauthorized services on your network.
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Use Case Description
Network Discovery & Inventory Identify all devices and maintain asset inventory
Port Scanning & Service Detection Find open ports and running services
Vulnerability Assessment Detect known vulnerabilities and misconfigurations
Firewall & Security Controls Testing Test and validate firewall and router configurations
OS & Application Fingerprinting Identify operating systems and software versions
Network Mapping Visualize network topology and device
interconnections
Incident Response & Troubleshooting Locate rogue devices and resolve
connectivity/service issues
Penetration Testing & Security Audit Simulate attacks, support red/blue/purple team
exercises
Automation & Scripting Automate scans and reporting with custom or built-
in scripts
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