Information Gathering Project
Overview
Information gathering is one of the first basic steps when conducting a successful penetration test. During the information gathering phase, the main focus is to collect facts about the target device or machine such as IP addresses, available services, and open ports.
Explore the various techniques and tools used to gather information on targeted machines. Use a tool to gather information on vulnerable machines in a controlled home network environment.
Project Recommendations
It is recommended you have familiarity with Linux, a foundational understanding of networks, knowledge of the different types of attacks, an understanding of popular penetration testing tools and techniques, formidable researching and exploratory skills.