OSINT

Definition

OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) is the collection and analysis of information from publicly available sources. Pentesters and attackers use OSINT to reconnaissance targets.

OSINT includes websites, social media, DNS registries, WHOIS, job postings, and leaked credentials. In a pentest, OSINT is the reconnaissance phase.

Related terms

Pentest Red Team Threat Hunting
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