How to Open and Run Zenmap in Kali?

To open and use Zenmap in Kali Linux, you can follow either of the two methods:

Method 1: Using the Application Launcher

1. Click on the “Show Applications” button located at the bottom left corner of your desktop screen. It typically appears as a grid of dots or squares.

2. In the application launcher, search for “Zenmap” using the search bar or by manually scrolling through the list of installed applications.

3. Once you locate the Zenmap icon, click on it to open the application.

4. Zenmap’s GUI will now be displayed on your screen, and you can start using it for network scanning and security assessments.

Method 2: Using the Terminal

1. Launch a terminal on your Kali Linux system. You can do this by clicking on the “Terminal” icon in the application launcher or by using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Alt+T.

2. In the terminal, type the following command and press Enter:

sudo zenmap

3. Enter your password when prompted, and press Enter. This step is necessary as Zenmap requires superuser privileges for certain network scanning capabilities.

4. Zenmap’s GUI will now open, allowing you to utilize its features for network scanning and security assessments.