Reconnaissance:
Reconnaissance word is originated from military which means "to actively seek an enemy's intentions by collecting and gathering information about an enemy's composition and capabilities via direct observation, usually by scouts or military intelligence personnel trained in surveillance".
Ethical hacking world --> Reconnaissance applies to the
1. process of information gathering.
2. Identifying patterns of behavior, of people or systems, an enemy to exploit a loophole.
2. Identifying patterns of behavior, of people or systems, an enemy to exploit a loophole.
In this process the hacker observes the daily routine activities and takes an action to get the entry access to the target location.
Understanding Competitive Intelligence :
Competitive intelligence means information gathering about competitors
1. Knowing about their Products
2. Knowing about Marketing strategy
3. Technologies they use etc...
1. Knowing about their Products
2. Knowing about Marketing strategy
3. Technologies they use etc...
Information Gathering tools: (online tools)
- SPYFU (www.spyfu.com)
- KEYWORDSPY (www.keywordspy.com)
