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Information Gathering Techniques

Reconnaissance and footprinting methods to collect data about a target.

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Information gathering is the first step of any attack. In this CEH topic, you learn how attackers analyze targets before taking action.

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<h2>Why information gathering matters</h2> <p>No attack starts blindly. This phase is about understanding the target.</p> <h2>What it includes</h2> <p>Footprinting, reconnaissance and OSINT techniques.</p> <h2>CEH importance</h2> <p>It helps you understand the correct attack sequence.</p> <h2>Practice</h2> <p>Use quizzes to differentiate techniques.</p>
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