Welcome to this section, guys.
In this section, we are going to learn how to use the animal.
We will be analyzing animal scan result with Wireshark and a separate section.
So before we get there, I want to make sure that you learn the map first.
Then you will be able to follow along the analysis section easily.
In this section, you will learn the different aspects of a map, how to use it effectively to scan
the networks.
Alright, you might be wondering what is in an map, why it is important.
Let me tell you guys, it does not matter whether you are a network engineer, cybersecurity engineer
or an ethical hacker.
And the map is one tool that you need to learn in general.
And a map is an advanced information gathering tool that hackers use to gain the information about the
systems that they want to hack in order to hack a system.
Hackers look for openings or possible access points for infiltration where they can enter from, and
any map provides those openings quite easily and masterfully.
And the MAP scans for the open ports and different services that are running on a system.
After identifying the services and open ports, then attackers can launch attacks and a map is a network
scanning tool, and a map can scan an entire network or an individual device for open ports services
operating system of a device.
And it even exploits well known vulnerabilities.
You should run board scans consistently to identify and close all the possible vulnerabilities that
hackers might exploit.
Regular port scanning is a good habit that you should repeat on a regular schedule if you are a network
administrator.
Also, review and audit all the open ports to verify whether they are being used correctly or not.
And any applications that do use open ports are secure and protected from known vulnerabilities.