# NMAP NMAP stands for Network Mapper and is an open-source tool used to explore and audit the network's security, such as checking firewalls and scanning ports. Visit the following resources to learn more: - [NMAP Official Manual Book](https://nmap.org/book/man.html) - [What is Nmap and How to Use it](https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/what-is-nmap-and-how-to-use-it-a-tutorial-for-the-greatest-scanning-tool-of-all-time/)