1. [Home](https://www.g2.com/) 2. ... 3. [Vulnerability Scanner Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/vulnerability-scanner) 4. [Zenmap Discussions](https://www.g2.com/products/zenmap/discuss) [ ![Zenmap](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_d3d729786f0d243b2655429c8c2a9611/zenmap.png "Zenmap") ](/products/zenmap/reviews) # Zenmap Discussions Zenmap is the official graphical user interface (GUI) for the Nmap Security Scanner, designed to make network scanning accessible for both beginners and experienced users. This multi-platform, free, and open-source application supports operating systems such as Linux, Windows, Mac OS X, and BSD. Zenmap simplifies the process of network discovery and security auditing by providing an intuitive interface to Nmap's powerful features. Key Features and Functionality: - Profile Management: Users can save frequently used scans as profiles, enabling quick and consistent execution of routine network assessments. - Command Creation: An interactive command creator assists in building Nmap command lines, making it easier to customize scans without extensive command-line knowledge. - Result Management: Scan results can be saved for future reference, compared to identify changes over time, and are stored in a searchable database for efficient retrieval. - Network Topology Visualization: Zenmap offers an interactive, animated visualization of network topology, illustrating the relationships and paths between hosts. - Cross-Platform Compatibility: The application runs on multiple operating systems, ensuring flexibility and broad accessibility. Primary Value and User Solutions: Zenmap addresses the need for a user-friendly interface to Nmap's comprehensive network scanning capabilities. By providing graphical representations and simplified management of scan profiles and results, it enables users to efficiently monitor network security, detect unauthorized devices, and manage service upgrades. This tool is particularly valuable for system and network administrators seeking to maintain secure and well-documented network environments. - **3** discussions - · **67%** answered ![Zenmap](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_d3d729786f0d243b2655429c8c2a9611/zenmap.png "Zenmap") Zenmap Discussions Most CommentedMost HelpfulCommon QuestionsNewest Showing **3** discussions ![Pinned by G2 as a common question](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Pinned by G2 as a common question") G2 Pinned by G2 as a common question • about 3 years ago More Options - Share [![linkedin](/assets/social-logos/linkedin-afe65e46604a5bd5105ab9c856116204040b6b3f2b2d42562fc8071ca0c48ca0.svg "linkedin")](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&summary=What+is+Zenmap+used+for%3F&title=What+is+Zenmap+used+for%3F&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fdiscussions%2Fzenmap-what-is-zenmap-used-for) [![twitter](/assets/social-logos/twitter-61aaec80434c71387b8f7326e480592eae71c0a65afd051d66fce9b75a9bf417.svg "twitter")](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=What+is+Zenmap+used+for%3F&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fdiscussions%2Fzenmap-what-is-zenmap-used-for&via=G2dotcom) [![facebook](/assets/social-logos/facebook-350d0b410d6b10debcf893050e803a8633d53561aa42807b087b8daf9be3668f.svg "facebook")](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fdiscussions%2Fzenmap-what-is-zenmap-used-for) [![gmail](/assets/social-logos/gmail-6db42f21e7c254fae201b112bef0dd15d25223a5cbb32691ce80eab43761eadf.svg "gmail")](https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&to=&su=What+is+Zenmap+used+for%3F&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fdiscussions%2Fzenmap-what-is-zenmap-used-for%0aWhat+is+Zenmap+used+for%3F) [![mail](/assets/social-logos/mail-d55c53b04bf49872e40cd2443b85a99caa23394e6cf154ae32a9d08377c15d86.svg "mail")](mailto:?subject=What+is+Zenmap+used+for%3F&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fdiscussions%2Fzenmap-what-is-zenmap-used-for%0aWhat+is+Zenmap+used+for%3F) - Copy link - [ ## What is Zenmap used for? ](/discussions/zenmap-what-is-zenmap-used-for) What is Zenmap used for? [ Vulnerability Scanner Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/vulnerability-scanner-software) Show More (Upvote this discussion)\<0\>0\> (Downvote this discussion) 0 (0 Comments) Add a comment [ View discussion ](/discussions/zenmap-what-is-zenmap-used-for) ![Vishnu A.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Vishnu A.") VA Loading... [Vishnu A.](https://www.g2.com/users/4db38cec-4e4a-487c-b1d3-32d3ece42376 "Vishnu A.") • almost 6 years ago . 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And who all are using this tool? [ Vulnerability Scanner Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/vulnerability-scanner-software) Show More (Upvote this discussion)\<0\>0\> (Downvote this discussion) 1 (1 Comment) Add a comment [ View discussion ](/discussions/36254-is-zenmap-tool-used-for-ethical-hacking) ![Sohail Z.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Sohail Z.") SZ Loading... [Sohail Z.](https://www.g2.com/users/b271f93a-b71a-45d0-9d2e-887c282e394c "Sohail Z.") • over 7 years ago Certified Ethical Hacker | Information Security Consultant at Digital Age Strategies Pvt Ltd More Options - Share [![linkedin](/assets/social-logos/linkedin-afe65e46604a5bd5105ab9c856116204040b6b3f2b2d42562fc8071ca0c48ca0.svg "linkedin")](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&summary=I+was+wondering+if+we+could+perform+--script+--vuln+scan+on+the+websites+to+find+out+vulnerabilities+relating+to+the+applications+code+level%2C+may+be+that+fea...&title=Can+we+find+out+Web+application+vulnearabilities+at+code+level+using+Zenmap%3F+if+so+How%3F&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fdiscussions%2F11996-can-we-find-out-web-application-vulnearabilities-at-code-level-using-zenmap-if-so-how) [![twitter](/assets/social-logos/twitter-61aaec80434c71387b8f7326e480592eae71c0a65afd051d66fce9b75a9bf417.svg "twitter")](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Can+we+find+out+Web+application+vulnearabilities+at+code+level+using+Zenmap%3F+if+so+How%3F&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fdiscussions%2F11996-can-we-find-out-web-application-vulnearabilities-at-code-level-using-zenmap-if-so-how&via=G2dotcom) [![facebook](/assets/social-logos/facebook-350d0b410d6b10debcf893050e803a8633d53561aa42807b087b8daf9be3668f.svg "facebook")](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fdiscussions%2F11996-can-we-find-out-web-application-vulnearabilities-at-code-level-using-zenmap-if-so-how) [![gmail](/assets/social-logos/gmail-6db42f21e7c254fae201b112bef0dd15d25223a5cbb32691ce80eab43761eadf.svg "gmail")](https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&to=&su=Can+we+find+out+Web+application+vulnearabilities+at+code+level+using+Zenmap%3F+if+so+How%3F&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fdiscussions%2F11996-can-we-find-out-web-application-vulnearabilities-at-code-level-using-zenmap-if-so-how%0aI+was+wondering+if+we+could+perform+--script+--vuln+scan+on+the+websites+to+find+out+vulnerabilities+relating+to+the+applications+code+level%2C+may+be+that+fea...) 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