Networking with professionals in the cybersecurity field is a great way to exchange knowledge and stay updated on industry trends. However, it’s also important to sharpen technical skills, including Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) techniques, to assess potential security risks.
You Should Know:
1. Basic OSINT Techniques for Cybersecurity
OSINT helps gather publicly available information that could be exploited by attackers. Here are some essential tools and commands:
- Google Dorking:
site:linkedin.com inurl:"Armando PERALTA"
This helps find LinkedIn profiles and related public posts.
TheHarvester (OSINT Tool):
theharvester -d example.com -l 500 -b google
Gathers emails, subdomains, and IPs related to a target domain.
Metagoofil (Metadata Extraction):
metagoofil -d example.com -t pdf,docx -l 20 -o /tmp/results
Extracts metadata from public documents.
2. Linux Commands for Cybersecurity Analysis
- Network Scanning with Nmap:
nmap -sV -A target-ip
Identifies open ports and services.
- Log Analysis with Grep:
grep "Failed password" /var/log/auth.log
Checks for brute-force attempts.
- Packet Capture with Tcpdump:
tcpdump -i eth0 -w capture.pcap
Captures network traffic for forensic analysis.
3. Windows Security Commands
- Check Active Connections:
netstat -ano
- List Scheduled Tasks:
schtasks /query /fo LIST /v
- Check for Suspicious Processes:
tasklist /svc
What Undercode Say:
Networking in cybersecurity is valuable, but hands-on practice with OSINT, log analysis, and penetration testing tools is crucial. Always verify public data exposure to prevent social engineering attacks.
Prediction:
As OSINT tools evolve, automated reconnaissance will become faster, requiring stronger defense mechanisms like log monitoring and metadata sanitization.
Expected Output:
- Improved OSINT gathering skills.
- Better log analysis and network monitoring.
- Awareness of public data exposure risks.
References:
Reported By: Armando Peralta – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅
