Who this book is for

This book is aimed at beginners who have experience as a system administrator or of network engineering, and wish to get started with Nmap. Advanced users can use this book as a reference, or to understand when certain key aspects of the software should be used.

The style and approach of this book is like an easy-to-follow guide full of real-world examples that demonstrate how and when to use different aspects of the Nmap suite. Clear and concise writing makes this introductory-level book an ideal guide to start with. Each topic covers examples from the real world, enabling the reader to easily progress from an Nmap beginner to an advanced user.

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