# Introduction In the previous project, we developed a Python port scanner that leveraged threading and sockets to scan TCP ports. While effective, there's room for improvement using third-party packages. In this project, we'll enhance our port scanner by integrating the `python-nmap` library, offering more robust scanning capabilities. Furthermore, we'll build a web application using Flask to provide a user-friendly interface for our scanner. This step-by-step project will guide you through the process, ensuring you can follow along and build upon your existing knowledge. ## ð Preview <video src="https://file.labex.io/namespace/718bace8-27a3-4200-a588-dde4041ceeb9/cybersecurity/project-build-a-web-based-tcp-port-scanner/lab-1/assets/scan.mp4" width="100%" autoplay loop muted></video> ## ðŊ Tasks In this project, you will learn: - How to set up a Flask project and organize its structure - How to use Flask-WTF to create and handle web forms securely - How to implement Flask routes to handle web page requests and submissions - How to utilize the Nmap library in Python to conduct port scans - How to display scan results dynamically on a webpage using Flask and HTML templates - How to apply basic Tailwind CSS to enhance the frontend design ## ð Achievements After completing this project, you will be able to: - Demonstrate a foundational understanding of web development with Flask, including routing, template rendering, and form handling - Apply practical experience with integrating Python scripts with web interfaces - Exhibit proficiency in using the Nmap library for network scanning tasks - Utilize Flask-WTF for form creation and validation in a web application - Showcase familiarity with using Tailwind CSS for styling web pages and enhancing user interface design - Create a functional web-based application that interacts with backend Python scripts to perform network scans
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