NSE

-sC #Executes the default Nmap script scan, running a set of standard scripts against the target.

-A #Aggressive scan combining -sV, -O, and -sC for a comprehensive analysis of services, OS, and scripts.

/usr/share/nmap/scripts: This directory stores the Nmap Scripting Engine (NSE) scripts, used for automating various scanning tasks.

NSE scripts are written in the Lua programming language and have the .nse extension. These scripts extend Nmap's functionality to perform specialized tasks.

Default Scripts

nmap -sC [IP]

Enables the default set of NSE scripts, providing a broader view of the network’s security posture.

Scripts

nmap --script-help=[Script Name]
nmap --script=[Script Name]/--script [Script Name]

Specifies one or more NSE scripts to run during an Nmap scan.

Aggressive Scan

nmap -A [IP]

Combines several Nmap options: version detection (-sV), default script scan (-sC), and OS detection (-O), providing extensive information about the target.