Nmap is a powerful network discovery and security auditing tool that's widely used in the cybersecurity community. In this course, learn how to use this open-source tool for port scanning of systems and network devices. Instructor Mike Chapple demonstrates how to install Nmap, configure scans, and interpret the output. Plus, he wraps up the course with a series of hands-on case studies, providing you with an opportunity to perform your own Nmap scans and check your results.



Nmap is a powerful network discovery and security auditing tool that's widely used in the cybersecurity community. In this course, learn how to use this open-source tool for port scanning of systems and network devices. Instructor Mike Chapple demonstrates how to install Nmap, configure scans, and interpret the output. Plus, he wraps up the course with a series of hands-on case studies, providing you with an opportunity to perform your own Nmap scans and check your results.

Learning objectives
TCP/IP networking
Network scanning
Installing Nmap
Testing your Nmap installation
Scanning with Nmap
Host discovery options in Nmap
Operating system and service version detection
Case studies in scanning