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Appendix C: Background Information Gathering and Open Source Intelligence

CREST CPSA Certification Practice Questions

Learn essential open source intelligence (OSINT) techniques for gathering background information about targets. This appendix covers passive reconnaissance methods that help build a comprehensive picture of the target environment.

Topics Covered

  • C1 Registration Records - WHOIS lookups, domain registration data, and ownership information
  • C2 Domain Name Server (DNS) - DNS enumeration, zone transfers, and record types
  • C3 Customer Web Site Analysis - Analyzing target websites for information disclosure
  • C4 Google Hacking and Web Enumeration - Using search engines for reconnaissance