Nmap Guide 🚀

Nmap (Network Mapper) is a powerful open-source tool for network discovery and security auditing. It helps users identify hosts, services, and vulnerabilities on a network. This guide covers the basics of using Nmap effectively.

Key Features 🔍

Host detection 🧾
Use nmap -sn 192.168.1.0/24 to discover active devices on a network without port scanning.
Port scanning 📡
Run nmap -p 22,80,443 target.com to check open ports (e.g., SSH, HTTP, HTTPS).
OS fingerprinting 🧩
Add -O to guess the operating system of a target: nmap -O 192.168.1.1.

Practical Examples 📝

Scan a single IP:
```
nmap 192.168.1.1
```
Scan a subnet:
```
nmap 192.168.1.0/24
```
Scan with version detection:
```
nmap -sV target.com
```

⚠️ Important: Always ensure you have explicit authorization before scanning networks. Unauthorized use may violate laws and policies.

For deeper insights into network security, check our Network Security Tutorial.