Network Scanning
Investigation TechniquesAdvanced tools:
| Tool | Speed | URL | Ideal Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nmap | Medium | https://nmap.org | Complete scan |
| Masscan | Very fast | https://github.com/robertdavidgraham/masscan | Internet-scale |
| RustScan | Very fast | https://github.com/RustScan/RustScan | Modern port |
| Nuclei | Templates | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei | Vulnerabilities |
Speed comparison:
# Scan 65k ports on 1 IP
nmap: ~5 minutes
rustscan: ~10 seconds → then nmap
masscan: ~5 seconds (less detail)