10 Questions
What is the primary function of Nmap?
Host discovery and service detection
Which operating systems is Nmap available for?
Linux, Solaris, Windows, Mac OS X
What type of packets does Nmap use for scanning?
Raw IP packets
What is NmapFE?
XWindows front end for UNIX
What can Nmap provide information about on a network?
Hosts, services, operating systems, firewall or packet filters
What type of information can Nmap provide about devices on a network?
Available hosts, enabled services, operating system, firewall or packet filters
What is NmapFE?
A Windows GUI for Nmap
What is the primary use of Nmap?
IT auditing and asset discovery
Which operating systems is Nmap available for?
Linux, Solaris, FreeBSD, Mac OS X, Windows
What does Nmap use to determine what hosts are available on the network?
Raw IP packets
Study Notes
Nmap Overview
- Nmap's primary function is to scan networks and identify available hosts, services, and operating systems.
Availability
- Nmap is available for multiple operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and macOS.
Scanning Technique
- Nmap uses raw IP packets to scan networks and gather information.
NmapFE
- NmapFE (Nmap Front End) is a graphical interface for Nmap that provides an easy-to-use interface for network scanning and discovery.
Network Information
- Nmap can provide information about a network, including available hosts, services, and operating systems.
Device Information
- Nmap can provide information about devices on a network, including their IP addresses, open ports, and running services.
Host Discovery
- Nmap uses ICMP echo request packets (ping) to determine what hosts are available on the network.
Primary Use
- Nmap's primary use is for network exploration, security auditing, and vulnerability detection.
Test your knowledge of Nmap with this quiz. Explore the practical uses of the "network mapper" tool, its ability to scan devices, provide network information, and its role in IT auditing and security profiling.
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