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Objectives of Footprinting

Network Footprinting

This is the process of collecting information related to a target network. Information like Domain name, subdomains, network blocks, IP addresses of reachable systems, IDSes running, Rouge websites/private websites, TCP & UDP services running, VPN points, networking protocols, ACL's, etc are collected.

Collect System Information

The information related to the target system like user and group names, system banners, routing tables, SNMP information, system names etc are collected using various methods.

Collect Organization's information –

The information related to employee details, organization website, Location details, security policies implemented, the background of the organization may serve as an important piece of information for compromising the security of the target using direct or social engineering attacks.

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