Nmap Stealth Scan

Question 1

Define Nmap Stealth (half-open or syn) Scan

Answer 1

Initiates TCP 3-way handshake without sending final acknowledgement message

Question 2

Nmap Stealth Scan Command

Answer 2

(default scan) nmap [ip/hostname]

(explicit) nmap -sS [ip/hostname]

Question 3

Nmap Stealth Scan Cons

Answer 3

Could be picked up by alert systems

Requires root privileges

Question 4

Nmap Stealth Scan Pros

Answer 4

Faster

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