diff --git a/guide/english/security/scanning/index.md b/guide/english/security/scanning/index.md index 786dba296d..53f7c257e7 100644 --- a/guide/english/security/scanning/index.md +++ b/guide/english/security/scanning/index.md @@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ Approximate round trip times in milliseconds: --> ## Scanning Tools -There are many tools available to scan but one of the most common is `nmap`. It's a useful tool with functions such as getting information about live hosts on a network, services that are running, and the types and versions of the operating system being used. +There are many tools available to scan but one of the most common is `nmap` (Network Mapper) which is a open source utility to assist with network discovery and security auditing. There is also a graphical user interface called Zenmap. These are useful tools with functions allowing a user to obtain information about live hosts on a network, services that are running, and the types and versions of the operating system being used. ## More Information: - How to Ping in Linux https://www.wikihow.com/Ping-in-Linux @@ -81,6 +81,6 @@ There are many tools available to scan but one of the most common is `nmap`. It' ## Sources
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