What you'll learn

Identifying vulnerabilities quickly and accurately is essential to securing modern networks. In this course, NSE and Scripts with Nmap, you’ll learn how to use Nmap’s Scripting Engine (NSE) to extend your scanning capabilities and automate critical discovery and security tasks. First, you’ll explore how to run NSE scripts for vulnerability detection, including predefined categories and CVE-focused scripts. Next, you’ll examine authentication and access control weaknesses by leveraging brute force, authentication, and default credential scripts. Finally, you’ll learn how to organize, customize, and debug NSE scripts so you can use them efficiently in targeted assessments. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of Nmap scripting needed to automate vulnerability assessments and strengthen your network discovery workflow.