# Nmap

> Nmap is a free, open-source utility for network discovery and security auditing. It allows users to scan networks to identify active hosts, discover open ports, and detect operating systems and services.

## Core Software and Tools
- [Nmap: the Network Mapper - Free Security Scanner](https://nmap.org/): The main landing page for the Nmap network exploration and security auditing tool.
- [Download the Free Nmap Security Scanner for Linux/Mac/Windows](https://nmap.org/download.html): Official download portal for Nmap binaries and source code for various operating systems.
- [Download the Free Nmap Security Scanner for Linux/Mac/Windows](https://nmap.org/download): An alternative landing page for downloading the Nmap security scanner.
- [Zenmap - Official cross-platform Nmap Security Scanner GUI](https://nmap.org/zenmap/): Information and downloads for the official graphical user interface for Nmap.
- [Npcap: Windows Packet Capture Library & Driver](https://nmap.org/npcap/): The official Windows packet capture library and driver maintained by the Nmap project.

## Documentation and Learning
- [Nmap Network Scanning—The Official Nmap Project Guide to Network Discovery and Security Scanning](https://nmap.org/book/): The comprehensive book providing details on port scanning and network discovery techniques.
- [Chapter 15. Nmap Reference Guide | Nmap Network Scanning](https://nmap.org/book/man.html): The complete command-line reference guide for using the Nmap scanner.
- [Nmap Documentation - Free Security Scanner For Network Exploration & Security Audits](https://nmap.org/docs.html): A central repository for manuals, tutorials, and books related to Nmap.

## Optional
- [Nmap Introduction - Phrack 51, Article 11](https://nmap.org/p51-11.html): The original article from 1997 that served as the public introduction to Nmap.
- [Nmap 7 Release Notes](https://nmap.org/7/): Historical release information and highlights for Nmap version 7.
- [Movies Featuring the Nmap Security Scanner](https://nmap.org/movies/): A collection of screenshots and information featuring Nmap’s appearances in films.
- [Icons of the Web](https://nmap.org/favicon/): A visualization project showcasing a 5-gigapixel interactive collage of the top million websites.