Course Overview

A focused, practical course designed to sharpen your reconnaissance skills using Nmap, one of the most powerful tools in an ethical hacker's arsenal. Whether you're preparing for real-world bug bounty hunting or penetration testing engagements, this masterclass equips you with the skills to scan, identify, and analyze targets effectively, all while staying stealthy and strategic. 

This course begins with an introduction to reconnaissance and explains why Nmap is essential for ethical hacking. You will explore basic and advanced scanning techniques, delve into detailed port scanning, and learn how to detect services, perform OS fingerprinting, and bypass firewalls and intrusion detection systems. A dedicated module on the Nmap Scripting Engine (NSE) teaches you how to unleash its full potential with powerful automation. The course also covers industry best practices and ends with a full revision to reinforce your knowledge. 

By the end of this course, you will confidently use Nmap for reconnaissance, scanning, and vulnerability detection in ethical hacking and bug bounty scenarios. 

What You Will Learn

  • How to use Nmap for basic and advanced network reconnaissance.
  • Techniques for port scanning and interpreting scan results.
  • How to detect operating systems , services and bypass security mechanisms.
  • Leveraging the Nmap Scripting Engine (NSE) for automated vulnerability detection.
  • Best practices for ethical scanning in bug bounty and penetration testing environments.

Program Curriculum

  • Intro to Recon and Why Nmap?
  • Chapter 1 Quiz

  • Basic Scanning
  • Chapter 2 Quiz

  • Deep Dive into Port Scanning
  • Chapter 3 Quiz

  • OS Detection, Firewall Bypass and Evasion of IDS
  • Chapter 4 Quiz

  • NSE- (Power Unleashed) and Its Key Features
  • Chapter 5 Quiz

  • What are the Best Practices?
  • Chapter 6 Quiz

  • Final Revision of the Whole Module

  • Thank You!
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Instructor

Isha Singh Malik

Isha Singh Malik is a dedicated cybersecurity specialist with a passion for penetration testing, ethical hacking, and cybersecurity education. With deep expertise in network security, vulnerability assessment, and exploit research, she thrives on solving complex security challenges and empowering others to think like ethical hackers. 

From mastering offensive security techniques to crafting educational content, Isha actively contributes to the cybersecurity community by sharing her knowledge and exploring cutting-edge methodologies. Her mission is to equip learners and professionals with practical, impactful hacking skills. 

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