Introduction

This module will focus on reconnaissance, which is the process of gathering information about a target in order to identify potential vulnerabilities and exploit them. Students will learn about various information gathering techniques, including network scanning with NMAP, enumeration, and open source intelligence (OSINT) gathering. The module will also cover social engineering, which is the use of psychological manipulation to obtain sensitive information, and the use of search engines such as Shodan and Google Dorks for reconnaissance purposes.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the importance of reconnaissance in offensive security

• Identify and use various information gathering techniques, including network scanning, enumeration, and OSINT

• Understand the principles and techniques of social engineering

• Use search engines such as Shodan and Google Dorks for reconnaissance purposes

Topics Covered

1. Introduction to Reconnaissance

2. Information Gathering Techniques

   • NMAP

   • Enumeration

3. Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)

4. Social Engineering

5. Search Engines for Reconnaissance

   • Shodan

   • Google Dorks

By the end of this module, students should be able to effectively gather information about a target using various techniques, understand the principles and techniques of social engineering, and use search engines for reconnaissance purposes.