Nmap Starter Guide
Polymath Studies Cybersecurity Academy

OBJECTIVE
Discover hosts, ports, and services in an authorized lab.

AUTHORIZED USE
Use this guide only with CyberLab targets, systems you own, or systems for which you have explicit written permission.

WORKFLOW
1. Start the assigned target VM.
2. Confirm the CyberLab network and target IP.
3. Begin with host discovery.
4. Run a basic port and service scan approved by the lesson.
5. Record ports, protocols, service names, and versions.
6. Compare findings with the target inventory.
7. Explain how a defender could detect the scan.

LAB RECORD
Target and authorization:
Tool version:
Date and time:
Commands or actions:
Evidence collected:
Result:
Defensive recommendation:

REMEMBER
A tool result is evidence to evaluate—not automatic proof. Verify important findings independently.