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This document provides instructions for conducting a network discovery scan using Nmap. The task involves identifying a target network, installing Nmap, planning and executing a scan, analyzing results to identify live hosts, open ports, services, and potential vulnerabilities, experimenting with different scan types and options, documenting findings, and reflecting on security implications. Network scanning requires proper authorization and ethical guidelines to avoid harming systems.

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Lab 06 Task

This document provides instructions for conducting a network discovery scan using Nmap. The task involves identifying a target network, installing Nmap, planning and executing a scan, analyzing results to identify live hosts, open ports, services, and potential vulnerabilities, experimenting with different scan types and options, documenting findings, and reflecting on security implications. Network scanning requires proper authorization and ethical guidelines to avoid harming systems.

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Task: Network Discovery with Nmap


Objective:
In this lab task, you will use Nmap to conduct network discovery on a target network. Network
discovery involves scanning a network to identify live hosts, open ports, and services running on
those ports. Nmap is a powerful tool that can provide valuable information about the network's
security posture and potential vulnerabilities.
Instructions:
1. Identify a target network that you have permission to scan. Make sure you have proper
authorization before scanning any network.
2. Install Nmap on your computer, if you haven't already. Nmap is available for Windows, macOS,
and Linux platforms.
3. Familiarize yourself with the basic syntax and usage of Nmap. You can find the official
documentation at https://nmap.org/docs.html or by typing "nmap -h" in your terminal to display
the built-in help.
4. Plan your network discovery scan. Decide on the scan type, options, and target IP range. For
example, you can use the following command to conduct a simple ping scan on a network with
IP range 192.168.1.0/24: nmap -sn 192.168.1.0/24 (This will send ICMP echo requests (pings) to
all IP addresses in the range and report which ones are online)
5. Execute your Nmap scan and analyze the results. Pay attention to live hosts, open ports, and
services running on those ports. Look for potential vulnerabilities or security misconfigurations
that could be exploited by an attacker.
6. Experiment with different scan types and options to gather more information about the target
network. For example, you can use the "-p" option to specify a range of ports to scan, or use the
"-sV" option to enable version detection and identify the specific services running on open ports.
7. Take appropriate precautions to avoid causing disruption or harm to the target network or its
devices. Always follow ethical guidelines and obtain proper authorization before scanning any
network.
8. Document your findings and observations in a report, including the Nmap command(s) used,
the scan results, and any potential vulnerabilities or security concerns discovered.
9. Reflect on the results of your network discovery scan and consider the implications for network
security. Discuss any recommendations or countermeasures that could be implemented to
improve the network's security posture.

Note: Network scanning can be a sensitive activity that may be subject to legal and ethical
considerations.

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