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Learning Practical Network Scanning
Rating: 4.2 out of 5(71 ratings)
387 students

Learning Practical Network Scanning

Network scanning and port/application detection using Nessus, OpenVAS, and Nmap
Created byPackt Publishing
Last updated 4/2018
English
English [Auto],

What you'll learn

  • Get an introduction to network security and why network scanning is useful
  • Learn about three of the most widely used scanning software packages in the industry
  • Identify targets and perform network scans
  • Determine open ports, application versions, and operating systems
  • Analyze reports from scanning software and determine whether there are vulnerabilities

Course content

5 sections • 29 lectures • 2h 33m total length

  • The Course Overview2:19
    This video provides an overview of the entire course.
  • Security Landscape9:34

    In this video, you will understand why security is important and what the current threats are.

  • Example Attacks8:00

    In this video, learn what kinds of devices attackers target and what an attack looks like.

  • Laws and Standards7:13
    In this video, understand laws and standards certain organizations need to adhere to in relation to security.
  • Legal Issues3:34
    In this video, you will determine the legal issues related to network scanning and what steps can be taken to protect yourself.
  • Important Resources4:39

    In this video, you will be exposed to a number of resources to help learn system security and network scanning.

Requirements

  • A basic understanding of cyber-security and networking is needed.

Description

Network scanning is the process of assessing a network to identify active host network, either an attacker or a medium for security assessment. This procedure plays an extremely vital role in risk assessment programs or while preparing a security plan for your organization.

This course starts with the concept of network scanning and how an organization can benefit from it. Then we delve into different scanning techniques such as port and firewall detection, TCP/IP port detection, OS detection, and so on. We also implement these concepts using a few of the most prominent tools on the market such as Nmap, Nessus, and OpenVAS.

By the end of this course, you will have hands-on experience in performing network scanning using different tools and choosing the best tool for your system.

About the Author

Andrew Crouthamel is an experienced Senior Network Engineer and IT trainer who lives in Doylestown, PA, and currently works with organizations such as NASA, ESA, JAXA, Boeing, and the US Air Force. His passion for teaching shows in his courses, which are filled with excitement and real-world anecdotes.

Who this course is for:

  • Security professionals

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