The Complete Nmap Ethical Hacking Course : Network Security
Become an expert in the ethical hacking and network security tool Nmap!
The Complete Nmap Ethical Hacking Course : Network Security is an online course from Udemy in Ethical Hacking. It is structured in 15 modules with 8 stated learning outcomes, over 4.5 hours. It costs ₹579, certificate included. Learners rate it 4.4/5 from 4.5K ratings on Udemy, with 33.8K enrolled.
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Course highlights
| Provider | Udemy |
| Duration | 4.5 hours |
| Level | All Levels |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Instructor | Nathan House |
| Rating | 4.4★ (4.5K reviews) |
| Learners | 33.8K |
| Price | ₹579 ₹3,609 |
About this course
The Complete Nmap Ethical Hacking Course on Udemy builds practical network-security skills around the Nmap tool. You will learn to discover active and vulnerable hosts on a network, and to use the Nmap Scripting Engine (NSE) for advanced discovery, including scripts that test for cross-site scripting (XSS), SQL injection (SQLi), and password brute‑forcing on email and database services. The course also covers firewall and intrusion‑detection evasion techniques, Zenmap (the Nmap graphical user interface), and how Nmap integrates with command‑and‑control servers used by criminal hacking infrastructures. Learners work with both the command‑line version and the Zenmap GUI, and the syllabus includes dedicated sections on firewall‑rule scanning and IDS evasion.
By the end of the 4.5‑hour, self‑paced course you will be able to run a full Nmap scan, interpret scan results, and choose appropriate NSE scripts for common security‑testing tasks. The course assumes no prior Nmap experience and is delivered in English by instructor Nathan House.
This course does not cover proprietary penetration‑testing platforms or cloud‑native container security. Learners who need those topics should consider the alternative "Learn Ethical Hacking From Scratch" (₹669, 15 hours) or the Python‑focused "Learn Python & Ethical Hacking From Scratch" (₹499, 25 hours), both also on Udemy and rated 4.5+.
What you’ll learn
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What this course covers
15 modulesThe 15-part outline Udemy publishes for this course, across 4.5 hours.
Module 1 · Introduction
Module 2 · Cheat Sheet
Module 3 · Installing Nmap and Cloud Labs
Module 4 · Nmap Basics, Target Specification & Port States
Module 5 · Nmap Discovery and Ping Scanning
Module 6 · Nmap Scan Techniques
Module 7 · Nmap Port Specification, Service, Version & OS Detection
Module 8 · Nmap Scripting Engine (NSE)
Module 9 · Nmap Performance, Firewall and IDS Evasion
Module 10 · Nmap Output and Extras
Module 11 · Zenmap
Module 12 · How Criminal Black Hats Use Nmap with Hacking Infrastructures
Module 13 · Wrap up
Module 14 · Preview Lectures
Module 15 · BONUS
What learners rate it
Rated 4.4/5 by 4.5K learners on Udemy (checked 5 Oct 2026).
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Common questions
How much does The Complete Nmap Ethical Hacking Course : Network Security cost?
It is listed at ₹579 on Udemy, last checked 5 October 2026. Course prices change and providers run discounts, so treat this as the list price and confirm on the provider page.
Does The Complete Nmap Ethical Hacking Course : Network Security come with a certificate?
Yes — Udemy lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does The Complete Nmap Ethical Hacking Course : Network Security take?
Udemy lists it at 4.5 hours. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is The Complete Nmap Ethical Hacking Course : Network Security suitable for beginners?
Udemy lists it as suitable for all levels, so beginners and people brushing up work through the same material.
What does The Complete Nmap Ethical Hacking Course : Network Security cover?
It is organised into 15 modules, starting with Introduction and going on to Cheat Sheet, Installing Nmap and Cloud Labs, Nmap Basics, Target Specification & Port States, Nmap Discovery and Ping Scanning, among others. The full outline is on this page.
Who teaches The Complete Nmap Ethical Hacking Course : Network Security?
Nathan House, as listed by Udemy.