# Introduction In this lab, you'll explore the world of network security by learning how to use Nmap, a powerful and versatile network scanning tool. Nmap (Network Mapper) is an open-source utility used by system administrators and security professionals to discover hosts, services, and vulnerabilities on a network. It's like a flashlight in a dark room, helping you see what's there and what might be hiding. In this hands-on lab, you'll learn: 1. How to install and use Nmap 2. Different types of network scans 3. How to interpret Nmap results 4. The importance of network security in real-world contexts Remember, the skills you learn here are powerful and should only be used ethically and on networks you own or have explicit permission to test. Let's get started!
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