Before we get started with the technical intricacies of mastering Nmap, it's a good idea to understand how Nmap itself began and evolved as a project. This tool has been around for almost twenty years, and is a well-loved and often-used component across many technical industries.
In this chapter, we will cover:
How the Nmap project began
The evolution of the tool itself
New add-ons to the Nmap suite
How to install Nmap on Windows, OS X, and Linux