Scanning Network with Nmap Advanced Techniques When to Use - Performing comprehensive asset discovery across large enterprise networks during authorized assessments - Enumerating service versions and configurations to identify outdated or vulnerable software - Bypassing firewall rules and IDS during authorized penetration tests using scan evasion techniques - Scripting automated vulnerability checks using the Nmap Scripting Engine (NSE) - Generating structured scan output for integration into vulnerability management pipelines Do not use against networks without explicit written authorization…