Nmap for Pentesters: Host Discovery
'NMAP for Pentesters Host Discovery' is a comprehensive, technical guide dedicated to Cyber Security, Information Gathering. Engineered for students, technical practitioners, and self-directed learners, this publication provides structured, authoritative coverage of key concepts and industry standards.
Through detailed, chapter-by-chapter instruction, the material covers Nmap Architecture and Fundamentals, Host Discovery: Ping Sweeps, ARP Scans, and ICMP Probes, Port Scanning Techniques: SYN, Connect, UDP, and Null Scans, Service and OS Version Fingerprinting, followed by advanced implementation techniques, troubleshooting strategies, and best practices. Readers gain both conceptual depth and actionable knowledge supported by practical examples.
An essential addition to your technical library, whether you are preparing for certifications, university coursework, or professional projects in the field.
Through detailed, chapter-by-chapter instruction, the material covers Nmap Architecture and Fundamentals, Host Discovery: Ping Sweeps, ARP Scans, and ICMP Probes, Port Scanning Techniques: SYN, Connect, UDP, and Null Scans, Service and OS Version Fingerprinting, followed by advanced implementation techniques, troubleshooting strategies, and best practices. Readers gain both conceptual depth and actionable knowledge supported by practical examples.
An essential addition to your technical library, whether you are preparing for certifications, university coursework, or professional projects in the field.
Contents at a Glance
Chapter 1: Nmap Architecture and Fundamentals
Chapter 2: Host Discovery: Ping Sweeps, ARP Scans, and ICMP Probes
Chapter 3: Port Scanning Techniques: SYN, Connect, UDP, and Null Scans
Chapter 4: Service and OS Version Fingerprinting
Chapter 5: Bypassing Firewalls and IDS Evasion Techniques
Chapter 6: The Nmap Scripting Engine (NSE): Architecture and Categories
Chapter 7: Vulnerability Detection and Exploitation with NSE Scripts
Chapter 8: Output Formatting, Zenmap, and Reporting Strategies
Index & Further Reading
Chapter 1: Nmap Architecture and Fundamentals
Chapter 2: Host Discovery: Ping Sweeps, ARP Scans, and ICMP Probes
Chapter 3: Port Scanning Techniques: SYN, Connect, UDP, and Null Scans
Chapter 4: Service and OS Version Fingerprinting
Chapter 5: Bypassing Firewalls and IDS Evasion Techniques
Chapter 6: The Nmap Scripting Engine (NSE): Architecture and Categories
Chapter 7: Vulnerability Detection and Exploitation with NSE Scripts
Chapter 8: Output Formatting, Zenmap, and Reporting Strategies
Index & Further Reading
