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Nmap is one of the most useful tools for anyone getting into cybersecurity. Before testing a system, you first need to know what's running on it, and that's exactly what Nmap helps you do. In this video, we scan an intentionally vulnerable machine (Metasploitable 2) and go through five beginner-friendly Nmap commands. Instead of just running the commands, we'll also understand what the output actually means and why it matters. Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction 00:25 - What is Nmap? 01:04 - Basic Nmap Scan 01:51 - Version Detection (-sV) 02:27 - Default Scripts (-sC) 03:09 - Quick Tip 03:22 - Aggressive Scan (-A) 04:06 - Vulnerability Scripts (--script vuln) 04:52 - Outro The machine used in this video is Metasploitable 2, which is intentionally vulnerable for learning and practicing cybersecurity. That's why you'll notice many open ports and outdated services that you normally wouldn't find on a regular machine. If you'd like to build the same home lab I'm using, I've already made a complete setup guide. The link is below. Home Lab Setup: https://youtu.be/OvYkso0f7Q4 This video is for educational purposes only. Only scan systems that you own or have permission to test. ──────────────────────── COPYRIGHT NOTICE All content in this video is original and created by ShogunShell unless otherwise stated. Any third-party material used falls under Fair Use (Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act) for educational, commentary, and informational purposes. If you are the original creator of any content featured in this video and would like it removed, please contact me by email before filing a copyright claim. I'll review your request and remove the content if appropriate. © ShogunShell. All Rights Reserved.