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Ready to level up your OSINT cybersecurity skills for FREE while enhancing your OT/ICS knowledge? Mike Holcomb’s comprehensive course is now available on YouTube, covering essential topics in Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS)/Operational Technology (OT) security.
Course Overview
You can access the full course for free on YouTube: youtube.com/@utilsec. The course includes:
1. Part 1: Course
2. Part 2: Getting Started with OSINT
3. Part 3: Social Media Intelligence (SOCMINT)
4. Part 4: Email Addresses, Usernames, and Passwords
- Part 5: Domain Names, IP Addresses, and ASNs
6. Part 6: Traditional Search Engines
- Part 7: Specialized Search Engines for ICS/OT I
- Part 8: Specialized Search Engines for ICS/OT II
- Part 9: Review Questions (80+ Questions to Test Knowledge)
You Should Know: Essential OSINT & ICS/OT Commands & Tools
1. Basic OSINT Linux Commands
- Whois Lookup:
whois example.com
- DNS Enumeration:
dig example.com ANY nslookup -query=MX example.com
- Traceroute (Network Path Analysis):
traceroute example.com
2. Social Media Intelligence (SOCMINT)
- Harvesting Data with Sherlock (Username Search):
git clone https://github.com/sherlock-project/sherlock.git cd sherlock python3 sherlock.py username
3. Email & Password OSINT Tools
- Holehe (Check Email Usage Across Sites):
pip install holehe holehe --email [email protected]
- Have I Been Pwned (Check Breached Passwords):
curl -s "https://api.pwnedpasswords.com/range/$(echo -n 'password123' | sha1sum | cut -c1-5)" | grep -i $(echo -n 'password123' | sha1sum | cut -c6-40)
4. ICS/OT Network Scanning
- Nmap for OT Devices (Safe Scanning):
nmap -sS -Pn -T4 --script vulners -p 80,443,502,102,44818 192.168.1.1
- Shodan CLI for ICS Devices:
shodan search --fields ip_str,port,org "Modbus"
5. Specialized Search Engines for ICS/OT
- Censys.io Query for Industrial Systems:
curl -X GET "https://search.censys.io/api/v2/hosts/search?q=services.service_name:MODBUS" -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
What Undercode Say
This course is a goldmine for cybersecurity professionals and IT enthusiasts looking to expand their OSINT and ICS/OT knowledge. The practical commands provided here will help you apply the concepts immediately. Always ensure ethical hacking practices and proper authorization before scanning networks.
For further learning, explore:
- Maltego for OSINT Investigations
- TheHarvester for Email & Domain Recon
- OWASP IoT Security Testing Guide
Expected Output:
A structured, actionable guide with direct course access, verified commands, and key resources for hands-on OSINT and ICS/OT cybersecurity practice.
References:
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