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Mastering Nmap [Video]

By : Fotios Chantzis
Book Image

Mastering Nmap [Video]

By: Fotios Chantzis

Overview of this book

You will learn how to use this tool to implement a wide variety of practical tasks related to pentesting and network monitoring. The tutorial will start with installation techniques and then explain Nmap fundamentals. Moving on, we will cover the advanced functionalities of Nmap Scripting Engine (NSE) such as libraries, scripts, APIs, and so on. You will be able to perform custom tasks, the fundamentals of Lua programming, scanning mail servers, scanning databases, windows machines, SCADA systems, and large networks.
Table of Contents (7 chapters)
Chapter 2
Scanning Larger Networks
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Section 2
Adjusting Timing Parameters
The aim of this video is to learn how to fine-tune Nmap’s timing and performance parameters. - The first step is to showcase some examples of Nmap scans with a variety of timing options. - Then we are going to talk about and use Nmap’s timing templates. - Finally, we are showcasing more timing options while pointing out the need for balance between speed and accuracy.