Hands-On Lab Training for CompTIA Security+: Gain Practical Proficiency | nmap

In this lesson, we will use the nmap utility to assess organizational security.

We are in the nmap portion of the video series. This lesson is part of a video series that prepares you for the hands-on portion of the CompTIA Security+ exam and is designed to give you hands-on experience with the Operations and Incident Response section of the exam. So, what is nmap?

► What: The nmap command is a network scanning tool in Linux used to discover hosts, services, and open ports on a network.
► Who: Network administrators, security professionals, and researchers use the nmap command.
► When: It can be used anytime, but it's particularly useful during network reconnaissance, security assessments, and troubleshooting.
► Where: The nmap command is run in the Linux terminal.
► Why: The nmap command is employed to assess network security, identify vulnerabilities, and ensure proper network configuration.
►How: To use nmap, open a terminal and enter the command followed by target IP addresses or hostnames to scan, along with various options to specify scan types, timing, and output format. The rest of the 'how' is what this video is all about, so let's get into it!

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