During the reconnaissance phase, a penetration tester is searching for OSINT sources to find information about a target client organization. Which of the following is the best source for this…

The correct answer is B. Any information or data obtained via publicly available sources that is used to aid or drive the. Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) refers to collecting and analyzing publicly available information to gather intelligence about a target. The best source for OSINT is data that is legally and publicly accessible, such as: - Company websites - Social media platforms - Public…

Reconnaissance and enumeration

Question

During the reconnaissance phase, a penetration tester is searching for OSINT sources to find information about a target client organization. Which of the following is the best source for this information?

Options

ACompany documentation labeled confidential that is on an internal company storage share that
BAny information or data obtained via publicly available sources that is used to aid or drive the
CPress release drafts found on an undocumented web page inside a company's intranet
DInformation gained by source code analysis of free and open-source software (FOSS)

How the community answered

(35 responses)

A
6% (2)
B
89% (31)
C
3% (1)
D
3% (1)

Explanation

Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) refers to collecting and analyzing publicly available information to gather intelligence about a target. The best source for OSINT is data that is legally and publicly accessible, such as: - Company websites - Social media platforms - Public records and press releases - Online forums and job postings

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