Reconnaissance for Ethical Hackers and Bug Bounty Hunters

Before an ethical hacker can exploit a system, they must first map out its entire digital footprint. Effective reconnaissance is the foundation of any successful penetration test or bug bounty hunt. This written course teaches you how to systematically gather information on target networks, domains, and web applications. You will transition from knowing nothing about a target to building a comprehensive map of its exposed assets, using modern, industry-standard tools and methodologies. What you will learn: 1. Understand the core principles of passive and active reconnaissance. 2. Discover hidden subdomains and associated cloud assets using modern command-line utilities. 3. Map network infrastructure and identify open ports with targeted scanning techniques. 4. Analyze web application structures, API endpoints, and directory layouts. 5. Identify leaked credentials and sensitive information exposed in public repositories. 6. Automate your information-gathering workflows to build a repeatable recon pipeline. The curriculum starts with key terminology and foundational concepts of information gathering before moving into step-by-step written walkthroughs of passive and active discovery. The course concludes with strategies for organizing your findings and automating your reconnaissance workflow. This course is designed for absolute beginners to cybersecurity, ethical hacking, and bug bounty hunting, with no prior experience or programming knowledge required. Start your cybersecurity journey today by mastering the critical art of reconnaissance.