Gathering Technical Information

Gathering Technical Information

Introduction
Having gathered all the necessary background information as
described in the previous module, the next step is to collect information
of a more technical nature. With this information potential targets can
be identified within the remote network. This module will introduce
the following topics:
• Zone transfers - Covering a definition of zone transfers and their
importance.
• Tools - Covering the most common tools used to gain technical
information.
Previously, the information gathered has been largely background on
the company and who are the staff within it responsible for key areas
such as network administration and maintenance. The technical
information discussed and gathered in this module will include the
following categories:
• Names and IP addresses of DNS servers.
• Names and IP addresses of mail exchange servers.
• Names and IP addresses of other servers, e.g. web servers.
• Names and IP addresses of hosts.
• Resource Records required for gaining such information.