- Course
- Security
Network Discovery with Nmap
Learn how to use Nmap to perform effective network discovery. This course will teach you how to identify hosts, define scan targets, and optimize scan performance in a safe and structured way.
What you'll learn
Discover the power of network visibility using Nmap, the essential tool for network discovery and assessment. In this course, Network Discovery with Nmap, you’ll learn to map and explore networks using proven scanning techniques. First, you’ll explore how to identify devices on a network using host discovery methods. Next, you’ll discover how to select scan targets efficiently using IP ranges and exclusion options. Finally, you’ll learn how to optimize Nmap performance with timing controls and advanced configuration. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of network discovery using Nmap needed to identify hosts, scan networks effectively, and lay the groundwork for deeper security assessments.
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About the author
Michael Teske is an Author Evangelist with Pluralsight helping people elevate their skills. He has 20+ years of experience in IT Ops, including 17 as an IT instructor at a community college.