This course is a complete beginner-friendly guide to using Nmap (Network Mapper) for discovering network vulnerabilities. Nmap is one of the most powerful and widely used tools in ethical hacking and penetration testing for network discovery and security auditing.

You will start by learning how Nmap performs host discovery and identifies live systems on a network. The course explains essential scanning techniques such as TCP connect scans, SYN scans, UDP scans, and service version detection. You will also explore operating system detection and understand how attackers gather intelligence about target systems.

A dedicated section covers the Nmap Scripting Engine (NSE), which allows automated vulnerability detection and deeper security analysis. Through hands-on lab demonstrations, you will learn how to interpret scan results, identify misconfigurations, and detect outdated services that may expose security risks.

By the end of this tutorial, you will confidently use Nmap to perform network reconnaissance, assess vulnerabilities, and strengthen security posture. This course is ideal for beginners in cybersecurity, network security students, and aspiring penetration testers.