Training Nmap: Mastering Port Analysis and Network Security Audit

$2,310

  • 2 days
  • Onsite
  • 8 people max.
Ref: OJM934
8 people max.
$2,310
In-company rate: from $4,190 for the whole team
On-site and certification exam on quote
2 days
Onsite

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Why this program matters

  • Without mastery of port analysis and network security auditing, 75 % of vulnerabilities remain invisible, exposing infrastructures to daily attacks.

  • A single breach costs a company an average of 200 000 €, with 40 hours lost per incident for IT teams on unnecessary investigations.

  • Untrained administrators risk internal sanctions, client losses, and jeopardizing their careers in a sector where 60 % of positions require this expertise.

  • Each month without advanced skills, your network accumulates exponential risks – act before the next alert.

Nawfel ABED, Learni trainer · Cybersecurity expert
Nawfel ABED

Learni trainer · Cybersecurity expert

73%productivity gap
×3cost of inaction
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Payment by wire transferEnhanced confidentialityPerfect for companies with 50 to 500 employeesScheduling to fit any time zone

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Companies: Aptar, ArcelorMittal, Equans, EDF, Ubisoft and Microsoft.

Nmap training objectives

  • Understand how Nmap works and its uses in network analysis
  • Learn to detect hosts and active services on a network
  • Recognize and analyze vulnerabilities with Nmap
  • Perform a complete network security audit effectively
  • Automate analyses and write an audit report with Nmap

Nmap curriculum: 3 modules over 2 days

Module 1 : Introduction to Nmap and First Analyses

Presentation of Nmap and its use cases, history and evolutions. Installation on different systems (Linux, Windows, MacOS). Discovery of the command-line interface. Initiation to first simple scans: host discovery, quick port scan. Optimization of basic parameters. Practical exercises on simulated network topologies.

Module 2 : Advanced Scanning Techniques

Understanding scan types (TCP connect, SYN, FIN, Xmas, Idle, UDP). Bypassing firewalls and IDS, use of the -O option for OS fingerprinting, service version detection (-sV). Analysis of Nmap Scripting Engine (NSE) scripts: launching detection scripts, auditing common vulnerabilities (Heartbleed, SMB, etc.). Results and limitations according to different network contexts.

Module 3 : Automated Audit, Reporting, and Offensive Security

Creating automated scans via batch or shell scripts. Advanced NSE usage, script customization, tool chain associated with Nmap (grep, xml, conversion to spreadsheets). Detailed analysis of results, audit reporting, and best communication practices. Ethics and legislation of network analysis. Practical scenario on a test infrastructure with individual final report.

How Nmap skills are assessed

  • Complete practical case study on a network mockup
  • Final MCQ on Nmap fundamental concepts
  • Preparation and submission of a network audit report

How the Nmap course is taught

  • Illustrated lectures
  • Numerous practical workshops in a simulated environment
  • Real case studies and role-playing
  • PDF course materials and technical guides provided

Nmap training: access and practical arrangements

The Training Nmap: Mastering Port Analysis and Network Security Audit program is delivered onsite or remote (blended-learning, virtual classroom, remote presence). At Learni, an industry-certified training organization, every program is built to maximize skills acquisition regardless of the chosen format.

The trainer alternates between demonstrative, interrogative and active methods (through hands-on labs and/or scenarios). This pedagogical approach guarantees concrete learning that's immediately applicable at work.

Equipment required

For the smooth delivery of the Training Nmap: Mastering Port Analysis and Network Security Audit program, the following equipment is required:

  • Mac or PC computers, high-speed fiber internet, whiteboard or flipchart, projector or interactive touch screen (for remote sessions)
  • Training environments installed on workstations or accessible online
  • Course materials, hands-on exercises and complementary resources
  • Post-training access to materials and educational resources

For intra-company training on a site outside Learni, the client commits to providing all required teaching materials (computers, internet, etc.) for the smooth delivery of the program in line with the prerequisites in the communicated program.

* contact us for remote delivery feasibility** ratio varies depending on the program

Skills assessment methods

Assessment of skills acquired during the Training Nmap: Mastering Port Analysis and Network Security Audit program is performed through:

  • During training: case studies, hands-on labs and professional scenarios
  • End of training: self-assessment questionnaire and skills evaluation by the trainer
  • After training: completion certificate detailing acquired skills

Program accessibility

Learni is committed to making its programs accessible. All our programs are accessible to people with disabilities. Our teams are available to adapt the pedagogical methods to your specific needs. Please contact us for any adjustment request.

Enrollment terms and lead times

Registration is possible up to 48 business hours before the start of training. All our programs are built for corporate L&D budgets and delivered onsite or remotely.

The Learni story

Founded by engineers and learning experts, Learni's mission is to make high-impact tech training accessible to teams everywhere. We work remotely with organizations across the US and Canada, in your time zone, to help teams upskill fast.

Our method

How Learni guarantees the quality of your Nmap training

Before, during, after: we frame the brief, introduce the trainer, tailor the content and measure impact. You stay in control from kickoff to wrap-up.

Step 1

Rigorous trainer selection

Each trainer is validated on three criteria: hands-on field expertise, proven pedagogy and alignment with your industry.

  • Triple validation: technical, pedagogical, sectoral.
  • Minimum rating 4.8/5 over the last 12 sessions.
Step 2

You meet the trainer beforehand

30-minute video call between you and the selected trainer to validate the fit, adjust content and clear any final doubts.

  • Live briefing on goals and team context.
  • Veto right — we swap the trainer for free if needed.
Step 3

Content tailored to your context

No recycled slides. The syllabus is reworked from your real cases: tools, constraints, vocabulary, ongoing projects.

  • Hands-on cases drawn from your stack and projects.
  • Program co-written then validated by your team.
Step 4

Continuous quality follow-up

Live evaluations, 30/90/180-day check-ins and a consolidation plan. If the impact misses the mark, we rework it.

  • NPS, knowledge quizzes and skills self-assessment.
  • Satisfaction guarantee: fully satisfied or free rework.

A simple promise: you don't pay to discover the trainer on day one. Everything is validated upfront, by you.

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Our social commitment

A school kit donated to a child for every training booked

To fight inequalities in access to education, Learni donates a complete school kit to a child in need for every training booked. You build your skills, a child heads back to school.

  • Backpack, notebooks and essential supplies
  • Distributed through our partner charities
  • Included, at no extra cost to you
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FAQ

Nmap: frequently asked questions

What can participants do after Nmap: Mastering Port Analysis and Network Security Audit training?+
They can understand how Nmap works and its uses in network analysis, learn to detect hosts and active services on a network and recognize and analyze vulnerabilities with Nmap. Those are the stated objectives of the Nmap: Mastering Port Analysis and Network Security Audit program at Intermediate level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the Nmap: Mastering Port Analysis and Network Security Audit program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: Introduction to Nmap and First Analyses. Day 2: Advanced Scanning Techniques. Day 3: Automated Audit, Reporting, and Offensive Security. The Nmap: Mastering Port Analysis and Network Security Audit program runs over 2 days, delivered on site.
How is Nmap: Mastering Port Analysis and Network Security Audit training assessed?+
Assessment relies on complete practical case study on a network mockup, final MCQ on Nmap fundamental concepts and preparation and submission of a network audit report. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Nmap: Mastering Port Analysis and Network Security Audit program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.
How much does Nmap: Mastering Port Analysis and Network Security Audit training cost per participant?+
Nmap: Mastering Port Analysis and Network Security Audit training costs $2,310 per participant. For an in-company team, the flat rate starts at $4,190 for the whole group, up to 8 people. The detailed quote, sent within one business day, adjusts the amount to the format and how far the syllabus is tailored to your team.
How long does Nmap: Mastering Port Analysis and Network Security Audit training take?+
2 days, available live online (US time zones) or on-site at your offices. Half-day tracks spread over several weeks are possible so the team stays operational.
Who pays for Nmap: Mastering Port Analysis and Network Security Audit training?+
Most US teams pay directly through their company L&D or training budget. Learni invoices in US dollars and accepts bank transfer (ACH/wire) or card, with volume pricing for teams. A purchase order is welcome.
What do participants need to know before Nmap: Mastering Port Analysis and Network Security Audit training?+
Basic knowledge of TCP/IP networks, fundamental notions in computer security.
Is a certificate issued after Nmap: Mastering Port Analysis and Network Security Audit training?+
Yes. A Learni completion certificate is issued, along with the individual evaluation report. Learni is a certified training provider and prepares for third-party certifications, but does not award them itself.
Does Learni provide the equipment for Nmap: Mastering Port Analysis and Network Security Audit training?+
No. A computer and a stable internet connection are required for each participant. Learni provides the learning platform, the trainer and all course materials.
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