> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://moharat.gitbook.io/cylabs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://moharat.gitbook.io/cylabs/cyber-security-assessment/reconnaissance/active-recon/tools/nmap.md). # NMAP Conducting asset scanning using various network scanning tools can help you discover devices and services on a network. Here are examples of how to conduct asset scanning using Nmap, Masscan, network scanning via TOR nodes, network scanning via a VPS (Virtual Private Server), and network scanning via VPN (Virtual Private Network): **Asset Scanning with Nmap:** [Nmap](https://nmap.org/) is a versatile and widely used open-source network scanning tool. It offers various scan types and commands to discover devices and services on a network. * **Ping Scan (Discover Live Hosts):** ``` nmap -sn ``` * **Basic Service Discovery:** ``` nmap -sV ``` * **Port Scan (TCP SYN Scan):** ``` nmap -sS -p ``` * **Full Port Scan:** ``` nmap -p- ``` * **OS Detection:** ``` nmap -O ``` * Protocol Scanning * TCP * UDP For more advanced scanning options and customizations, refer to the [Nmap documentation](https://nmap.org/book/man-briefoptions.html).