Kali Linux Penetration Testing: Nessus and NMAP Lab Report

This lab report details the use of Nessus and NMAP, essential tools for penetration testing and vulnerability assessment in cybersecurity. The assignment instructs the student to install and configure Nessus, perform network scans, and analyze the results. It also covers the use of NMAP, including reading documentation, exploring various flags, and interpreting scan results. The report includes screenshots, explanations, and answers to questions regarding the functionality and importance of these tools in identifying network vulnerabilities. The student explores NMAP's capabilities for network discovery, port scanning, and service enumeration. The report also covers the use of various NMAP flags and provides insights into the services running on open ports and the operating system of the target host. The student includes a bibliography of sources used to complete the assignment.