Active vs Passive Footprinting: Reconnaissance in Ethical Hacking Quiz and Flashcards

What is the primary goal of footprinting in ethical hacking?

Which of the following is NOT a method used in passive footprinting?

What distinguishes active footprinting from passive footprinting?

Which of the following is NOT typically gathered during footprinting activities?

Why is it important for ethical hackers to obtain authorization before conducting footprinting activities?

Which of the following tools might be used in active footprinting?

What does reconnaissance involve in ethical hacking?

What role does footprinting play in reducing the focus area for ethical hackers?

In what ways does passive footprinting differ from active footprinting?

Footprinting and reconnaissance are crucial steps in ethical hacking, focusing on gathering information about the target system and network.
Footprinting involves establishing details about the system, network layout, entry points, security measures, and more.
Reconnaissance is part of footprinting and involves gathering intelligence about the target using passive or active methods.
Passive footprinting involves using public sources like websites and social media to gather information without direct interaction with the target.
Active footprinting requires directly engaging with the target system using tools like network scanners or sniffers to gather information.
The primary goals of footprinting are to find ways to intrude without being detected and to understand the target's security posture and potential weak points.
Footprinting helps reduce the focus area by identifying specific vulnerabilities like SQL injection that can be exploited.
Methods for footprinting include passive methods like internet searches, social media, and official websites, as well as active methods such as social engineering, email, and comparative intelligence tools.
Information gathered during footprinting includes domain names, IP addresses, network range, hosting providers, contact information, security measures, incident response plans, and more.
Ethical hackers must obtain authorization before conducting any footprinting activities to avoid legal or ethical violations.

Learn about the crucial steps of footprinting and reconnaissance in ethical hacking, focusing on gathering information about target systems and networks through passive and active methods. Understand the goals, methods, and information gathered during these initial phases of ethical hacking.