5 ways the Linux nmap command can help keep your network secure

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ZDNET’s key takeaways

• If you need to scan your network, nmap is the tool to use.
• Nmap can be installed on any Linux distribution.
• Nmap has several very handy commands.

The nmap command (short for network mapper) is a network exploration/security auditing tool that can rapidly scan networks to help you find out what hosts are available. With nmap, you can discover open ports and services, and even find out what…