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Nmap is arguably the most popular security software in the world, with thousands of downloads every day. It’s used in the biggest corporate networks in the world, governments use Nmap to protect their systems, and it’s even seen in the Hollywood blockbuster “The Matrix Reloaded.” Best of all, Nmap is free software that’s well supported through an active open source community of developers.

Nmap didn’t become this popular because of clever onscreen product placements. It’s used so prominently because it’s a powerful piece of security software that can tell you more about your systems than most people realize.

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