This course offers a deep dive into Nmap, covering everything from network fundamentals to advanced exploitation. It includes hands-on exercises on scan types, service version detection, and bypassing firewalls. You'll also explore custom scripts and reconnaissance techniques for penetration testing.
This course begins by establishing a strong foundation in network fundamentals, including TCP/IP and the OSI model. It moves on to practical training in Nmap scanning techniques, where you'll master TCP, stealth, NULL, UDP, FIN, XMAS, and ACK scans, among others. Understanding the underlying principles of each scan type is key to their application in ethical hacking and network security. As the course progresses, you'll learn how to effectively conduct service version detection, operating system detection, and manage output in various formats such as XML, CSV, and HTML. You'll also explore powerful Nmap scripts for vulnerability scanning, exploitations, and reconnaissance, including safe, DOS, and exploit scripts. In addition, this course covers methods to bypass firewalls and IDS, ensuring your network scans remain effective in real-world scenarios. By the end of the course you'll delve into advanced features like Zenmap for GUI-based scanning, using Python with Nmap for automation, and applying Nmap for vulnerability assessments in penetration testing and bug bounty programs. By the end of the course, you'll have the skills necessary to conduct a range of network security assessments and exploitations using Nmap. This course is ideal for network administrators, network auditors, cybersecurity consultants, and anyone interested in mastering ethical hacking techniques. A basic understanding of IT concepts is required, but no prior knowledge of Linux, programming, or hacking is necessary. Learn through a hands-on approach with practical exercises on real-world tools like Nmap and Wireshark. Each module builds on the last, guiding you from basic network concepts to advanced exploitation and penetration testing techniques. By the end, you'll be proficient in using Nmap for ethical hacking and network security. This course is based on Nmap Mastery for Ethical Hacking & Network Security (2026), by Hacktify Technologies Pvt. Ltd.. This course is licensed and distributed by Packt. All rights reserved. Packt is one of the world's most prolific publishers of cutting-edge technical content. For over two decades we've made it our mission to curate and publish the knowledge of only the very best technical experts. We focus on real-world courses that help our customers get the job done, with coverage that extends across a wide range of established and cutting-edge technical topics. If you're an individual or an organisation that embraces learning by doing, Packt is the perfect fit for you.













