Nmap is a powerful network exploration and security auditing tool. Here are some common commands that can be useful when using Nmap:
Basic Scan:
To perform a basic scan, use the following
command:
nmap[target]Replace [target] with the IP address or hostname of the target you want to scan.'
• Port Scan:
To perform a port scan, use the following
command:
nmap -p [ports] [target]
Replace [ports] with the list of ports you want to scan, separated by
commas, and [target] with the IP address or hostname of the target you want to
scan.
• Operating System Detection:
To detect the operating system of a
target, use the following command:
nmap -O [target]
Replace [target] with the IP address or hostname of the target you want
to scan.
• Service Version Detection:
To detect the version of
services running on a target, use the following command:
nmap -sV [target]Replace [target] with the IP address or hostname of the target you want to scan.
• Firewall Detection:
To detect if a firewall is present, use the
following command:
nmap -sA [target]
Replace [target] with the IP address or hostname of the target you want
to scan.
• Stealth Scan:
To perform a stealth scan, use the following
command:
nmap -sS [target] These are just a few examples of the many commands available with Nmap. For more information, consult the Nmap documentation or use the nmap --help command.
