Introduction
Network reconnaissance is the foundation of any successful penetration test. This lab teaches systematic approaches to network discovery, service enumeration, and information gathering while maintaining stealth.
Lab Objectives
- Master Nmap scanning techniques and timing
- Learn stealth scanning and evasion methods
- Practice service enumeration and banner grabbing
- Understand network topology mapping
- Develop custom reconnaissance scripts
Lab Setup
The lab environment includes:
- Multiple target networks with various services
- Firewalls and intrusion detection systems
- Different operating systems and services
- Realistic network segmentation
Tools and Techniques
- Nmap with advanced scripting engine (NSE)
- Masscan for large-scale scanning
- Custom Python scripts for automation
- Wireshark for traffic analysis
- Various enumeration tools
Learning Outcomes
- Systematic network discovery methodology
- Understanding of common network services
- Stealth and evasion techniques
- Script development for automation
- Professional reporting standards