# Introduction In the year 2145, humanity has extended its reach across the solar system, establishing bustling spaceports on distant planets and moons. Amidst this era of exploration and colonization, security has become paramount, especially in the sprawling spaceports that serve as gateways to the stars. You are the leader of the elite cybersecurity team at the Luna Gateway Spaceport, the largest and most important spaceport on the moon. Your mission is to ensure the security of the spaceport's network infrastructure against potential threats and vulnerabilities. As the latest reports indicate an increase in suspicious network activities, you suspect that hackers might be trying to infiltrate the spaceport's systems. Your goal is to use Nmap, a powerful network discovery and security auditing tool, to scan and secure the spaceport's network. This lab will guide you through the basics of Nmap command syntax, empowering you with the knowledge to conduct essential network reconnaissance and secure the spaceport's network infrastructure.
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