Reconnaissance with EyeWitness from Pluralsight

Reconnaissance is the first and most important phase of any red team engagement. In this course, we will explore actively scanning websites and hosts using EyeWitness to gather information about targets and their organizations.

Conducting rapid reconnaissance is essential in making efficient use of time allotted for any red team engagement. How can we capture a visual representation of the client environment for faster target triage? In this course, Reconnaissance with EyeWitness, you’ll cover how to utilize Eyewitness to capture website and host screenshots in a red team environment. First, we’ll discuss EyeWitness’s installation methods and basic features. Next, we’ll demonstrate basic installation and basic syntax execution. Finally, we’ll explore advanced syntax and review the data by modeling the reconnaissance process on a real website. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to execute Active Scanning on websites and hosts to gather target information using EyeWitness. More importantly, knowing how these techniques can be used against you, will ultimately lend to your ability as an organization, or an individual, to detect and defend against specific attack vectors.

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Syllabus

Course Overview

Scanning Targets with EyeWitness

Resources

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Develops visual representations of websites and hosts, which is standard in red team environments

Introduces EyeWitness, a tool commonly used for website and host scanning

Hands-on practice of executing reconnaissance techniques, providing a practical learning experience

Focus on reconnaissance in the context of red team engagements, catering to specialized learners in cybersecurity

May require prior knowledge of red teaming or reconnaissance techniques

Taught by Kirk Carter, who is acknowledged in the cybersecurity community

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Reconnaissance with EyeWitness with these activities:

EyeWitness Tutorial

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Follow video tutorials to gain a deeper understanding of EyeWitness features and functionalities.

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Watch videos on EyeWitness installation
Follow along with tutorials on basic syntax execution

Reconnaissance Information Gathering

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Organize, expand on, and review notes, assignments, quizzes, and exams related to reconnaissance techniques.

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Review course materials on reconnaissance
Install EyeWitness tool
Practice basic syntax execution
Explore advanced syntax

Reconnaissance Exercises

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Engage in hands-on exercises to reinforce understanding of reconnaissance techniques and EyeWitness tool.

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Set up virtual environment for practice
Conduct active scanning on websites using EyeWitness
Analyze results and identify vulnerabilities

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Reconnaissance Peer Review

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Participate in peer review sessions to exchange knowledge, provide feedback, and enhance understanding of reconnaissance techniques.

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Form study groups with classmates
Present reconnaissance findings to peers
Provide feedback and suggestions on reports

Reconnaissance Workshop

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Attend a workshop to gain hands-on experience with reconnaissance tools, methodologies, and best practices.

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Register for the workshop
Attend the workshop sessions
Participate in hands-on exercises

Reconnaissance Report

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Create a comprehensive report outlining reconnaissance findings, vulnerabilities identified, and recommendations to improve website security.

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Gather and analyze reconnaissance data
Identify potential security risks and vulnerabilities
Write a detailed report outlining findings

Mentor Junior Reconnaissance Engineers

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Provide guidance and support to junior engineers, helping them develop their reconnaissance skills and knowledge.

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Identify junior engineers who need mentorship
Share knowledge, provide feedback, and support learning

Reconnaissance Competition

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Participate in a competition to benchmark Reconnaissance skills, troubleshoot complex scenarios, and demonstrate proficiency.

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Register for the competition
Prepare for the competition by practicing EyeWitness and reconnaissance techniques
Compete in the event and showcase skills

Career center

Learners who complete Reconnaissance with EyeWitness will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Software Engineer

A Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications. They would need to know how to perform reconnaissance on websites and hosts to gather information about targets and their organizations. Reconnaissance with EyeWitness can help Software Engineers develop the skills to execute Active Scanning on websites and hosts to gather target information. This course may provide Software Engineers with a valuable overview of EyeWitness and how to use it in a real-world setting.

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Database Administrator

A Database Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining an organization's databases. They would need to know how to perform reconnaissance on websites and hosts to gather information about targets and their organizations. Reconnaissance with EyeWitness can help Database Administrators develop the skills to execute Active Scanning on websites and hosts to gather target information. This course may provide Database Administrators with a valuable overview of EyeWitness and how to use it in a real-world setting.

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IT Auditor

An IT Auditor is responsible for assessing an organization's IT systems and controls to ensure compliance with laws and regulations. They would need to know how to perform reconnaissance on websites and hosts to gather information about targets and their organizations. Reconnaissance with EyeWitness can help IT Auditors develop the skills necessary to execute Active Scanning on websites and hosts to gather target information. This course may provide IT Auditors with a valuable overview of EyeWitness and how to use it in a real-world setting.

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Information Security Analyst

An Information Security Analyst is responsible for planning and implementing security measures to protect an organization's computer systems and networks. They would need to know how to perform reconnaissance on websites and hosts to gather information about targets and their organizations. Reconnaissance with EyeWitness can help Information Security Analysts develop the skills necessary to execute Active Scanning on websites and hosts to gather target information. This course may help Information Security Analysts build a foundation for success by providing them with a detailed overview of EyeWitness and how to use it in a real-world setting.

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Cloud Engineer

A Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining an organization's cloud computing systems. They would need to know how to perform reconnaissance on websites and hosts to gather information about targets and their organizations. Reconnaissance with EyeWitness can help Cloud Engineers develop the skills to execute Active Scanning on websites and hosts to gather target information. This course may provide Cloud Engineers with a valuable overview of EyeWitness and how to use it in a real-world setting.

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Security Engineer

A Security Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining an organization's security systems. They would need to know how to perform reconnaissance on websites and hosts to gather information about targets and their organizations. Reconnaissance with EyeWitness can help Security Engineers develop the skills to execute Active Scanning on websites and hosts to gather target information. This course may provide Security Engineers with a valuable overview of EyeWitness and how to use it in a real-world setting.

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Network Engineer

A Network Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining an organization's computer networks. They would need to know how to perform reconnaissance on websites and hosts to gather information about targets and their organizations. Reconnaissance with EyeWitness can help Network Engineers develop the skills to execute Active Scanning on websites and hosts to gather target information. This course may provide Network Engineers with a valuable overview of EyeWitness and how to use it in a real-world setting.

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Security Analyst

A Security Analyst is responsible for monitoring and analyzing an organization's security systems to identify and mitigate threats. They would need to know how to perform reconnaissance on websites and hosts to gather information about targets and their organizations. Reconnaissance with EyeWitness can help Security Analysts develop the skills to execute Active Scanning on websites and hosts to gather target information. This course may provide Security Analysts with a valuable overview of EyeWitness and how to use it in a real-world setting.

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Cybersecurity Analyst

A Cybersecurity Analyst is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity threats. They would need to know how to perform reconnaissance on websites and hosts to gather information about targets and their organizations. Reconnaissance with EyeWitness can help Cybersecurity Analysts develop the skills to execute Active Scanning on websites and hosts to gather target information. This course may provide Cybersecurity Analysts with a valuable overview of EyeWitness and how to use it in a real-world setting.

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Incident Responder

An Incident Responder is responsible for responding to and resolving security incidents. They would need to know how to perform reconnaissance on websites and hosts to gather information about targets and their organizations. Reconnaissance with EyeWitness can help Incident Responders develop the skills to execute Active Scanning on websites and hosts to gather target information. This course may provide Incident Responders with a valuable overview of EyeWitness and how to use it in a real-world setting.

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Systems Engineer

A Systems Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining an organization's computer systems. They would need to know how to perform reconnaissance on websites and hosts to gather information about targets and their organizations. Reconnaissance with EyeWitness can help Systems Engineers develop the skills to execute Active Scanning on websites and hosts to gather target information. This course may provide Systems Engineers with a valuable overview of EyeWitness and how to use it in a real-world setting.

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System Administrator

A System Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining an organization's computer systems and networks. They would need to know how to perform reconnaissance on websites and hosts to gather information about targets and their organizations. Reconnaissance with EyeWitness can help System Administrators develop the skills to execute Active Scanning on websites and hosts to gather target information. This course may provide System Administrators with a valuable overview of EyeWitness and how to use it in a real-world setting.

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Computer Network Architect

A Computer Network Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining an organization's computer networks. They would need to know how to perform reconnaissance on websites and hosts to gather information about targets and their organizations. Reconnaissance with EyeWitness can help Computer Network Architects develop the skills to execute Active Scanning on websites and hosts to gather target information. This course may provide Computer Network Architects with a valuable overview of EyeWitness and how to use it in a real-world setting.

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Security Architect

A Security Architect is responsible for designing and implementing an organization's security systems. They would need to know how to perform reconnaissance on websites and hosts to gather information about targets and their organizations. Reconnaissance with EyeWitness can help Security Architects develop the skills to execute Active Scanning on websites and hosts to gather target information. This course may provide Security Architects with a valuable overview of EyeWitness and how to use it in a real-world setting.

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IT Specialist

An IT Specialist is responsible for providing technical support to an organization's users. They would need to know how to perform reconnaissance on websites and hosts to gather information about targets and their organizations. Reconnaissance with EyeWitness can help IT Specialists develop the skills to execute Active Scanning on websites and hosts to gather target information. This course may provide IT Specialists with a valuable overview of EyeWitness and how to use it in a real-world setting.

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