About Nmap
Nmap (Network Mapper) is the industry standard for network discovery and security auditing. It's used by millions of people for network inventory, managing service upgrade schedules, and monitoring host or service uptime.
Network Discovery
Comprehensive network mapping and host discovery to identify all devices and services on your network.
Discovery Capabilities:
- Host discovery and enumeration
- Service and version detection
- Operating system fingerprinting
- Network topology mapping
- MAC address identification
Port Scanning
Advanced port scanning techniques to identify open ports, services, and potential security vulnerabilities.
Port Scanning Features:
- TCP SYN scanning
- UDP port scanning
- Service version detection
- Scriptable scanning
- Custom port ranges
Firewall Testing
Test firewall configurations and identify potential security gaps in your network perimeter.
Firewall Testing Features:
- Firewall evasion techniques
- IDS/IPS testing
- Rule validation
- Port filtering detection
- Security policy verification
Security Auditing
Comprehensive security auditing with detailed reports and vulnerability assessment capabilities.
Security Auditing Features:
- Vulnerability scanning
- Script execution
- Custom security tests
- Risk assessment
- Compliance reporting
Nmap Scan Types
Nmap offers various scanning techniques to meet different network discovery and security assessment needs.
TCP SYN Scan (-sS)
Fast and stealthy scan that sends SYN packets to determine port status without completing the TCP handshake.
TCP Connect Scan (-sT)
Standard TCP connection scan that completes the full three-way handshake to determine port status.
UDP Scan (-sU)
UDP port scanning to identify open UDP ports and services running on target systems.
Service Version Detection (-sV)
Advanced service and version detection to identify specific software versions running on open ports.
Common Use Cases
Nmap is versatile and can be used for various network security and management tasks.
Network Inventory
Create comprehensive network inventories by discovering all devices, services, and configurations.
Security Assessment
Identify potential security vulnerabilities and misconfigurations in network infrastructure.
Penetration Testing
Support penetration testing activities with detailed network reconnaissance and service enumeration.
Network Monitoring
Monitor network changes and detect unauthorized devices or services in your infrastructure.
Start Network Discovery with Nmap
Begin your network security assessment with the industry's most trusted network discovery tool.