Nmap

Purpose

Use this skill when the current hypothesis depends on confirmed host reachability or exposed network services.

Phase Fit

• Primary: Discovery and Reconnaissance
• Secondary: Vulnerability Analysis
• Controlled use: Validation and Controlled Impact Demonstration, Retest and Closure

Use When

• Need to confirm live hosts, exposed ports, or remote administration services.
• Need to test segmentation assumptions or management plane exposure.
• Need a narrow retest after a network-facing fix.

Avoid When