There are standard scripts that grab SSH host keys or SSL certificates, discover the remote date
and time, check for weak passwords and unpatched vulnerabilites, and
much more.

The talk will explain how the scripting engine fits in with Nmap's other
functions, the structure of a script, and how to modify a script or
write your own. We'll see how the scripting engine can benefit casual
users, researchers, and security auditors. Finally there will be a brief
overview of what's new in Nmap and its associated tools for the benefit
of casual users.