Nmap: discover services
Use Nmap to identify ports and service versions on an authorized lab target.
nmap -sV localhostExplore Kali Linux and security tools in an online lab. Learn Linux fundamentals and inspect training targets in an isolated practice environment.
Start here
Explore these tools and example tasks, then sign in and launch the Kali Linux lab to practice with real software. Complete the lab setup before running the examples.
Use Nmap to identify ports and service versions on an authorized lab target.
nmap -sV localhostOpen the graphical packet analyzer in the Kali desktop lab.
wiresharkInspect a lab packet capture from the command line.
tshark -r capture.pcapLaunch the console to explore security-testing modules inside your assigned lab.
msfconsoleOpen the web-testing proxy and follow a guided exercise against a lab application.
burpsuiteCheck whether the lab web server accepts a TCP connection.
nc -vz localhost 80Install a package using the Kali lab’s package manager.
sudo apt install -y nmapNo setup needed
Explore Kali Linux and security tools in an online lab. Learn Linux fundamentals and inspect training targets in an isolated practice environment.
Sign in and launch the Kali Linux lab to use the hosted environment. Follow the setup instructions, explore the tools introduced above, and continue through guided tasks with real command output and Labby assistance.
Keep learning
Build on your Kali Linux experiments with a structured skill tree. Explore the skills, choose a guided lab, and practice each concept in an online environment.
Follow the Kali Linux Skill Tree to connect fundamentals with practical tasks and projects.
Explore the Skill Tree →Work through a guided learning environment and get hands-on experience with Security tools, Network discovery, Linux fundamentals.
Open hands-on practice →Kali Linux is a Debian-based distribution for penetration testing, digital forensics, security research, and reverse engineering. Its security tools help learners investigate networks and understand vulnerabilities in authorized training environments.
Sign in to launch a hosted Kali Linux lab without installing a local virtual machine. Practice with the lab’s training targets from your browser and follow its reset instructions when you need a fresh workspace. The terminal on this page is a preview; press Enter to continue to sign-in.
The playground connects Kali tools with guided labs, the Kali Linux Skill Tree, and Labby AI assistance. Open the selected lab to use its terminal, desktop, or editor interfaces. Available interfaces and storage depend on the lab; save important work before ending or resetting a session.
Use the targets supplied by your LabEx lab and stay within its instructions. Only scan or test systems you own or have explicit permission to assess. The playground is designed for learning security techniques through authorized exercises.
Yes. Begin with Linux navigation, basic networking, and the Kali environment setup lab before using Nmap or Wireshark. Guided exercises explain commands and help you interpret results as you build confidence.
Follow the Kali Linux Skill Tree, practice one tool at a time, and record what each option changes. Compare your results with the lab instructions, try its challenges, and ask Labby for help understanding unfamiliar output.
Your next step
Continue with real tools, guided labs, and Labby assistance.