Reconnaissance and Enumeration
Skill Path
Reconnaissance and Enumeration is the process of researching and gathering information about a target. This skill path is designed to provide you with a general understanding of Reconnaissance and Enumeration in the context of a Penetration Tester work role. Upon completing the skill path, you will earn a Credly digital badge that will demonstrate to employers that you’re ready for the job.
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About this Skill Path
Reconnaissance and Enumeration is the process of researching and gathering information about a target. This skill path is designed to provide you with a general understanding of Reconnaissance and Enumeration in the context of a Penetration Tester work role.
In this skill path, you will learn the basics of Reconnaissance and Enumeration for Penetration Testers, OSINT, Network Reconnaissance, and Local Host Enumeration.
Completing this skill path and the associated Assessment will prepare you for pursuing a career as a Penetration Tester. Upon completing this skill path, you are encouraged to enroll in the complete Penetration Tester career path.
Skills you'll gain
Skill Path Outline
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Learn core concepts and get hands-on with key skills.
In this course, you will be introduced to reconnaissance and enumeration in the context of an offensive security engagement. You will learn the distinction between the terms, how they are related, and the basic techniques that support them in a offensive security context.
OSINT
In this hands-on lab, you will learn the basics of Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT). You will practice gathering publicly available information about a target organization's assets and people from a number of sources.
Network Reconnaissance
In this lab, you will learn the basics of performing reconnaissance and enumeration on a target network. You will practice using Masscan and Nmap to scan and enumerate a network.
Local Host Enumeration
In this hands-on lab, you will learn the basics of local host enumeration. You will practice enumerating a Linux system using built-in commands and a Windows system using the WinPEAS script.
Practice
Exercise your problem-solving and creative thinking skills with security-centric puzzles
Box Full of Recon
In this hands-on challenge, you will practice using Nmap to identify and exploit simple vulnerabilities on target hosts.
Penguin Land
In this hands-on challenge, you will practice performing local host enumeration and privilege escalation on a Linux system.
Prove
Assess your knowledge and skills to identify areas for improvement and measure your growth
In this course, you will be introduced to reconnaissance and enumeration in the context of an offensive security engagement. You will learn the distinction between the terms, how they are related, and the basic techniques that support them in a offensive security context.
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Put your skills to the test in virtual labs, challenges, and simulated environments.
Measure Your Progress
Track your skills development from lesson to lesson using the Cybrary Skills Tracker.
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Connect with peers and mentors through our supportive community of cybersecurity professionals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This skill path is part of Cybrary’s complete Penetration Tester career path, and is intended for learners who wish to focus their efforts specifically on Reconnaissance and Enumeration. This includes current mid-career IT and defensive security practitioners who are interested in transitioning to an offensive security role. Experienced offensive security practitioners will also benefit from reviewing core concepts and testing their skills in this path's Challenge and Assessment modules.
