Security Scanner

Automated security scanning toolkit for penetration testing and vulnerability assessment.

Quick Start

Port Scan

nmap -sV -sC -oN scan.txt TARGET

Vulnerability Scan

nuclei -u TARGET -o results.txt

SSL Check

sslscan TARGET

Scan Types

1. Quick Recon

Fast initial scan for live hosts and open ports:

nmap -sn -T4 SUBNET  # Host discovery
nmap -F TARGET       # Fast port scan (top 100)

2. Full Port Scan

Comprehensive port and service detection:

nmap -p- -sV -sC -A TARGET -oN full_scan.txt

3. Web Application Scan

nuclei -u https://TARGET -t cves/ -t vulnerabilities/ -o web_vulns.txt
nikto -h TARGET -o nikto_report.txt

4. SSL/TLS Analysis

sslscan TARGET
testssl.sh TARGET

Output

Save reports to reports/security-scan-YYYY-MM-DD.md with:

• Target information

• Open ports and services

• Vulnerabilities found (severity rated)

• Recommendations

Ethics

• Only scan authorized targets

• Get written permission before testing

• Report vulnerabilities responsibly

• Never exploit without authorization