What you'll learn:
- Understand the fundamentals of Nmap and how it is used in ethical hacking.
- Explain TCP and UDP protocols, communication flags, and port behavior.
- Set up a complete Nmap lab environment using EVE-NG.
- Install Nmap on Windows, Ubuntu, and Kali Linux, and use Zenmap for graphical scanning.
- Master various Nmap scan types such as TCP Connect, SYN, ACK, FIN and more.
- Perform host discovery scans using ICMP Echo, ARP, TCP SYN, ACK and more.
- Conduct advanced scans such as aggressive scanning, idle scan, and no-ping scans.
- Detect open ports, running services, and operating systems on target hosts.
- Use the Nmap Scripting Engine (NSE) for vulnerability detection and automation.
- Interpret and analyze Nmap scan results in real-world scenarios.
- Develop hands-on skills required for penetration testing, network auditing, and cyber defense.
Unlock the power of Nmap-the world’s most popular network scanner-and master the essential skillset every ethical hacker, penetration tester, and network security professional needs. This comprehensive Udemy course guides you from beginner to expert, offering hands-on experience in real-world network scanning, vulnerability discovery, and security assessment using Nmap.
This course, “Nmap for Ethical Hacking,” is a complete, hands-on guide that walks you through the most powerful capabilities of Nmap — from basic scanning to advanced stealth techniques and firewall evasion.
Whether you’re a cybersecurity student, penetration tester, or IT professional, this course will equip you with practical skills using real-world labs inside EVE-NG. We don’t just talk theory — you’ll build your own lab and run live scans to understand exactly how attackers and ethical hackers operate.
What You’ll Learn:
Nmap basics, host discovery, and scanning types
TCP, UDP protocols, port states, and packet behavior
Firewall evasion techniques and stealth scans
Nmap Scripting Engine and OS/service detection
Setting up a complete lab in EVE-NG from scratch
Installing Nmap on Windows, Ubuntu, and Kali Linux
Using Zenmap for GUI-based scanning
Running ping sweeps and analyzing scan results
Real-world scenarios using Idle Scan, ARP ping, TCP FIN/Xmas/Maimon scans, and more
Hands-On Learning:
You will create and configure your own lab with EVE-NG, importing devices, building a firewall setup, and performing scans across different topologies. Every concept is demonstrated in a real-world scenario.
Who This Course is For:
Cybersecurity professionals and students
Penetration testers and ethical hackers
IT and network administrators
Anyone preparing for CEH, OSCP, or CompTIA Pentest+
Beginners wanting a guided, practical introduction to network scanning
By the End of This Course, You’ll Be Able To:
Scan networks using Nmap with confidence
Detect live hosts, open ports, services, and operating systems
Perform aggressive and stealth scans
Bypass firewalls and analyze protected networks
Automate scans using NSE (Nmap Scripting Engine)
Build a full-featured hacking lab with EVE-NG
