A complete reference guide to mastering Nmap and its scripting engine,
covering practical tasks for IT personnel, security engineers, system
administrators, and application security enthusiasts
Key Features:
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Learn how to use Nmap and other tools from the Nmap family with the
help of practical recipes
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Discover the latest and most powerful features of Nmap and the Nmap
Scripting Engine
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Explore common security checks for applications, Microsoft Windows
environments, SCADA, and mainframes
Book Description:
Nmap is one of the most powerful tools for network discovery and
security auditing used by millions of IT professionals, from system
administrators to cybersecurity specialists. This third edition of the
Nmap: Network Exploration and Security Auditing Cookbook introduces Nmap
and its family - Ncat, Ncrack, Ndiff, Zenmap, and the Nmap Scripting
Engine (NSE) - and guides you through numerous tasks that are relevant
to security engineers in today's technology ecosystems.
The book discusses some of the most common and useful tasks for scanning
hosts, networks, applications, mainframes, Unix and Windows
environments, and ICS/SCADA systems. Advanced Nmap users can benefit
from this book by exploring the hidden functionalities within Nmap and
its scripts as well as advanced workflows and configurations to
fine-tune their scans. Seasoned users will find new applications and
third-party tools that can help them manage scans and even start
developing their own NSE scripts. Practical examples featured in a
cookbook format make this book perfect for quickly remembering Nmap
options, scripts and arguments, and more.
By the end of this Nmap book, you will be able to successfully scan
numerous hosts, exploit vulnerable areas, and gather valuable
information.
What You Will Learn:
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Scan systems and check for the most common vulnerabilities
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Explore the most popular network protocols
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Extend existing scripts and write your own scripts and libraries
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Identify and scan critical ICS/SCADA systems
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Detect misconfigurations in web servers, databases, and mail servers
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Understand how to identify common weaknesses in Windows environments
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Optimize the performance and improve results of scans
Who this book is for:
This Nmap cookbook is for IT personnel, security engineers, system
administrators, application security enthusiasts, or anyone who wants to
master Nmap and its scripting engine. This book is also recommended for
anyone looking to learn about network security auditing, especially if
they're interested in understanding common protocols and applications in
modern systems. Advanced and seasoned Nmap users will also benefit by
learning about new features, workflows, and tools. Basic knowledge of
networking, Linux, and security concepts is required before taking up
this book.
