Automate Network Vulnerability Scanning with Python and Nmap

• Audience: Network Engineers

• Level: Beginner to Advanced

• Last update: January 2026

What's this course all about?

Recruiters want results. Managers, too. They value builders and doers - not just theoreticians.

Show them your own hands-on network vulnerability scanning project, built using the following tools and technologies:

• Python

• Pandas

• Nmap

• VS Code

• Jupyter

• Ubuntu

• Kali Linux

• VirtualBox

• Arista EOS

During this course, you'll build a network vulnerability scanner that is able to scan the devices on the local network, detect all the open ports, learn what services can be exploited, brute-force some of these services, provide a short summary report, and generate a visual representation of the vulnerable hosts.

• We're going to build the project together from the ground up, step-by-step

• You will install, execute, code, and also troubleshoot everything alongside me

By the end, you’ll have a vulnerability scanning lab that you can actually use in the real world for:

• Becoming a better Network Engineer who's also security-focused

• Showcasing a strong project to companies, recruiters, and peers

• Detecting vulnerable hosts and services on your local network

This project is a perfect fit if you're looking to showcase your skills as a:

• Network Engineer, Network Admin, Network Analyst

• Network Automation Engineer or QA Engineer

• CCNA or CCNP-certified professional

Important information before you enroll:

• 30-day money-back guarantee - no questions asked

• Unlimited, lifetime access to the course from any device

• All the future course and code updates are included

• Full instructor support for all course-related questions

• A Certificate of Completion upon finishing the course

What others have to say about my courses?

• "What an incredible value and learning experience!" by Sean A.

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• "I can say this man is going on smoothly and perfectly, explaining in the most empirical way." by Kolapo A.

• "Very thorough course. Includes plenty of details and examples without being boring. Explanations are given at a very practical level." by Gary S.

• "As a Python beginner, I find this course is concise, easy to understand  and structured. Also, Mihai responses to my question during the course  promptly. I highly recommend this training course." by Johnny W.

• "The instructor seems to touch all the basis in a logical and methodical way while providing examples and explanations. I can only conclude the instructor is a professional educator who spent considerable time structuring and organizing the course." by Larry L.

• "I've tried learning from the books & multiple videos - most were too basic to make a practical app. Some books were too thick and made me sleep. But still none of the materials had the perfect balance like this course where all the basics were covered, instructions were concise, and Mihai walks you step by step." by Joon P.

• "Usually I'm not doing courses review but this time I will make an exception. During time I took a lot of trainings but very few provided by Udemy proved as having the right approach in teaching the audience. I will mark this one as being one of my personal top three best trainings as content's quality, technical explanations, and additional learning materials perspective." by Johnny S.

• "This is a great course for network engineers who would like to start automating their tasks. Geared towards beginners, this course teaches the fundamentals and applying those concepts to networking. There is a lot of fluff on the internet, however the instructor managed to put together the necessary information to start automating the network." by Costin N.

• "I've seen the blueprint and some demo videos and I was convinced right away. Without a doubt, it's one of the best trainings a network engineer can have. It gives you actual valuable and marketable skills that you can use in your daily job. Mihai explains the topics really well, with practical examples making it a fun way to learn. Highly recommended." by Vlad V.

Some of my instructor stats on Udemy:

• Teaching automation here since May 2015.

• Over 110,000 students from 185 countries.

• Over 12,800 reviews, 4.5/5 average rating.

Time is ticking - don’t waste it! Start building.

Enroll now, and I'll see you in the first lecture.