Network Scanning Cookbook

Discover network vulnerabilities and threats to design effective network security strategies
Key Features
• Plunge into scanning techniques using the most popular tools
• Effective vulnerability assessment techniques to safeguard network infrastructure
• Explore the Nmap Scripting Engine (NSE) and the features used for port and vulnerability scanning

Book Description
Network scanning is a discipline of network security that identifies active hosts on networks and determining whether there are any vulnerabilities that could be exploited. Nessus and Nmap are among the top tools that enable you to scan your network for vulnerabilities and open ports, which can be used as back doors into a network.