Scanning Tools

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name: Security Scanning Tools
description: This skill should be used when the user asks to "perform vulnerability scanning", "scan networks for open ports", "assess web application security", "scan wireless networks", "detect malware", "check cloud security", or "evaluate system compliance". It provides comprehensive guidance on security scanning tools and methodologies.
metadata:
  author: zebbern
  version: 4.1.0-fractal
---

# Security Scanning Tools

## Purpose

Master essential security scanning tools for network discovery, vulnerability assessment, web application testing, wireless security, and compliance validation. This skill covers tool selection, configuration, and practical usage across different scanning categories.

## Prerequisites

## 🧠 Knowledge Modules (Fractal Skills)

### 1. [Required Environment](./sub-skills/required-environment.md)
### 2. [Required Knowledge](./sub-skills/required-knowledge.md)
### 3. [Phase 1: Network Scanning Tools](./sub-skills/phase-1-network-scanning-tools.md)
### 4. [Phase 2: Vulnerability Scanning Tools](./sub-skills/phase-2-vulnerability-scanning-tools.md)
### 5. [Phase 3: Web Application Scanning Tools](./sub-skills/phase-3-web-application-scanning-tools.md)
### 6. [Phase 4: Wireless Scanning Tools](./sub-skills/phase-4-wireless-scanning-tools.md)
### 7. [Phase 5: Malware and Exploit Scanning](./sub-skills/phase-5-malware-and-exploit-scanning.md)
### 8. [Phase 6: Cloud Security Scanning](./sub-skills/phase-6-cloud-security-scanning.md)
### 9. [Phase 7: Compliance Scanning](./sub-skills/phase-7-compliance-scanning.md)
### 10. [Phase 8: Scanning Methodology](./sub-skills/phase-8-scanning-methodology.md)
### 11. [Phase 9: Tool Selection Guide](./sub-skills/phase-9-tool-selection-guide.md)
### 12. [Phase 10: Reporting and Documentation](./sub-skills/phase-10-reporting-and-documentation.md)
### 13. [Nmap Cheat Sheet](./sub-skills/nmap-cheat-sheet.md)
### 14. [Common Ports Reference](./sub-skills/common-ports-reference.md)
### 15. [Legal Considerations](./sub-skills/legal-considerations.md)
### 16. [Technical Limitations](./sub-skills/technical-limitations.md)
### 17. [Best Practices](./sub-skills/best-practices.md)
### 18. [Scan Not Detecting Hosts](./sub-skills/scan-not-detecting-hosts.md)
### 19. [Slow Scan Performance](./sub-skills/slow-scan-performance.md)
### 20. [Web Scanner Missing Vulnerabilities](./sub-skills/web-scanner-missing-vulnerabilities.md)