Reconnaissance and Information Gathering

What is Reconnaissance?

Reconnaissance is the process of gathering information about a target system or network. This step is crucial for identifying potential vulnerabilities.

Types of Reconnaissance

1. Passive Reconnaissance: Gathering information without interacting directly with the target (e.g., using public records, WHOIS lookups).
2. Active Reconnaissance: Interacting with the target to gather information (e.g., using tools like Nmap).

Example: WHOIS Lookup

whois example.com

This command retrieves domain registration details.

Next Steps

In the next tutorial, we will explore Scanning and Enumeration.

Next: Scanning and Enumeration →