Item: Nmap
Rating: 9
Author: Verified User

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use Nmap in our CyberSecurity department to detect different machines and software version in our clients' networks. It helps us to analyze easily the network topology of the network and detect misconfigurations or deprecated software. In that case, we can conduct remediations to patch the machines and improve security.

Pros and Cons

Ease of use
Completeness
Good interface
Lots of options

Curve of learning
Fluent design
Better docs

Most Important Features

Ease of use
Free to use
Everyone knows it

Return on Investment

Complete reports
Network discovery
Vulnerability scan

Alternatives Considered

Nmap has no competitors nowadays. I don't consider any of the other similar tools as an alternative. Every manual is Nmap oriented. Every student studies Nmap. Every pentester uses Nmap.

Key Insights

Do you think Nmap delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Nmap's feature set?

Yes

Did Nmap live up to sales and marketing promises?

I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process

Did implementation of Nmap go as expected?

I wasn't involved with the implementation phase

Would you buy Nmap again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Microsoft Power BI, Azure Sentinel, Microsoft Azure Active Directory

Likelihood to Recommend

Nmap is well suited to analyze a new network of which you don't have info, because you can find configurations, OS and software versions, and moreover. Nevertheless, I wouldn't use Nmap in certain environments, like OT, because you can interact with the processes. Besides, if you have a full knowledge of the nerwork, it won't be useful.

Nmap, best network discovery tool.

Overall Satisfaction with Nmap