Nmap (Network Mapper) Training in Houston

Nmap (Network Mapper) Training in Houston, USA

Participants will learn how to use Nmap (Network Mapper) for host discovery, service enumeration, firewall evasion, and security auditing.

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Nmap (Network Mapper) Training is a professional training program delivered by ProgNXT in Houston, USA. ProgNXT, a globally recognized corporate training provider in 55+ countries, offers this Nmap (Network Mapper) Training course with hands-on, instructor-led sessions. This course provides in-depth training on Nmap (Network Mapper), the industry-standard tool for network scanning, reconnaissance, and vulnerability...

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Course Code: OML43
14 Hrs
Last Updated: April 2026

Course Rating5/5

This course provides in-depth training on Nmap (Network Mapper), the industry-standard tool for network scanning, reconnaissance, and vulnerability detection. Participants will learn how to use Nmap for host discovery, service enumeration, firewall evasion, and security auditing. Hands-on exercises will focus on real-world penetration testing, network troubleshooting, and cyber defense techniques.

Welcome to the official Nmap (Network Mapper) Training certification program in Houston, USA. This comprehensive training is designed to elevate your professional skills and provide you with practical, industry-relevant knowledge locally. As a globally recognized corporate training provider operating in 55+ countries, ProgNXT ensures that our curriculum meets the highest standards of excellence.

Whether you are looking to upskill your team or advance your personal career, our expert-led sessions will guide you through the core concepts of this domain. Upon successful completion of the 14 Hrs program, participants will receive a globally accepted certification, demonstrating their proficiency and readiness to tackle complex challenges in the field.

Basic understanding of networking concepts (IP addressing, TCP/IP, OSI model, subnets, firewalls)
Familiarity with Linux command-line usage (optional but recommended)
Basic knowledge of cybersecurity principles

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Use Nmap for network scanning and reconnaissance
Identify active hosts, open ports, and running services
Detect vulnerabilities and misconfigurations
Evade firewalls and IDS/IPS detection
Automate scanning with Nmap scripts (NSE - Nmap Scripting Engine)
Generate detailed security audit reports

Network scanning and reconnaissance
Port and service enumeration
OS fingerprinting and vulnerability detection
Firewall evasion and bypassing security measures
Automating scans with Nmap scripting

Performing a live network scan and reporting findings
Identifying open ports, running services, and OS versions
Using NSE scripts to detect vulnerabilities
Evading firewalls and intrusion detection systems
Generating a security audit report from scan results

Participants who attend all sessions and successfully complete the course assessments will receive a ProgNXT Certificate of Completion.

Course Agenda

Introduction to Nmap

Overview of Nmap's capabilities and use cases
Installing and configuring Nmap on Windows, Linux, and macOS
Understanding IP scanning basics and network enumeration

Host Discovery and Network Scanning

Performing ping sweeps and ARP scans
Identifying live hosts and active devices on a network
Detecting firewalled and stealthed hosts
Using traceroute with Nmap

Port Scanning Techniques

Understanding TCP, UDP, and SCTP scanning
Conducting full, stealth (SYN), and aggressive scans
Detecting open, closed, and filtered ports
Evading Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and firewalls

Service and OS Detection

Identifying running services and their versions
Detecting operating systems and system uptime
Enumerating SSL/TLS services and vulnerabilities
Performing banner grabbing for deeper insights

Nmap Scripting Engine (NSE)

Introduction to NSE for automated scanning
Using pre-built security scripts for vulnerability assessment
Writing custom scripts for custom security checks
Running parallel scans for faster results

Advanced Scanning Techniques

Performing firewall and IDS evasion techniques
Spoofing IP addresses and MAC addresses
Scanning through proxies and VPNs
Conducting timing and performance optimization

Security Auditing and Vulnerability Scanning

Scanning for misconfigured services and weak passwords
Detecting vulnerabilities in web servers, databases, and IoT devices
Exporting scan results for compliance and reporting
Integrating Nmap with Metasploit, Wireshark, and SIEM tools

Lecture slides and reference manuals
Hands-on lab exercises with real-world network scenarios
Nmap cheat sheet with commands and switches
Sample scan reports for analysis

Practical vulnerability detection test
Final assessment covering advanced scanning techniques

Upon completion, participants will be proficient in network reconnaissance, security auditing, and penetration testing using Nmap.

ProgNXT Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants who attend all sessions and successfully complete the course assessments.

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