CEH v12 Reconnaissance Module

Gain a deep understanding of ethical hacking and penetration testing with the CEH v12 reconnaissance techniques module. Learn how to perform critical information gathering and reconnaissance to identify vulnerabilities in target systems and networks. This module covers the most up-to-date techniques for OSINT, scanning, and footprinting, which are fundamental to the ethical hacking process.

What You’ll Learn

• Understanding the reconnaissance phase of ethical hacking
• Performing open-source intelligence (OSINT) gathering
• Conducting passive and active footprinting
• Identifying public-facing services and vulnerabilities
• Utilizing various scanning techniques for network mapping
• Working with DNS, WHOIS, and other tools for information collection
• Gathering intelligence from social media platforms
• Conducting stealthy reconnaissance to avoid detection

Requirements

• Basic understanding of networking concepts
• Familiarity with ethical hacking principles is helpful but not required
• Access to a lab environment or virtual machines for hands-on practice

Module Description

This CEH v12 reconnaissance techniques module is designed to provide you with a strong foundation in the reconnaissance phase of ethical hacking. You will learn how to gather crucial intelligence about target systems using both passive and active methods. This module dives into various reconnaissance tools and techniques, including OSINT, footprinting, and scanning, that ethical hackers use to prepare for vulnerability assessment and penetration testing.

As part of the CEH v12 certification, this module provides the skills needed to effectively assess the external vulnerabilities of organizations and prepare them for a thorough security audit. You will also learn how to use tools and scripts that help in scanning and mapping networks to detect weaknesses without raising suspicion.

By the end of this module, you will have a solid understanding of reconnaissance techniques used by professional ethical hackers, which will be key to advancing your penetration testing and ethical hacking skills.

About the Instructor

Learn from seasoned ethical hackers and certified CEH instructors with extensive experience in penetration testing, network security, and threat analysis. This module combines theoretical knowledge with practical application to prepare you for real-world scenarios.

Explore These Valuable Resources

• EC-Council CEH Official Website
• CSO Online: Ethical Hacking – Reconnaissance & Footprinting
• Nmap Official Documentation

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