Nmap
What is Nmap
A powerful network scanning tool used to discover hosts and services on a computer network.
Expanded Explanation
Nmap (Network Mapper) is commonly used for port scanning, version detection, OS identification, and vulnerability assessment. It supports advanced scripting via NSE (Nmap Scripting Engine) and is foundational in the ethical hacker’s toolkit.
Related Terms
Port Scanning, Enumeration, NSE, Network Mapping, Host Discovery
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