Authors:
J. Angelin Jeba, S. Rubin Bose, R. Regin, S. Suman Rajest, Utku Kose

Addresses:
1Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, CEG Campus, Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. 2Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. 3Department of Computer Science and Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. 4Department of Research and Development & International Student Affairs, Dhaanish Ahmed College of Engineering, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. 5Department of Computer Engineering, Suleyman Demirel University, Kazakhstan, Turkey. jebaangelin@gmail.com1, rubinbos@srmist.edu.in2, regin12006@yahoo.co.in3, sumanrajest414@gmail.com4, utkukose@sdu.edu.tr5

Abstract:

Information gathering constitutes a foundational phase in cybersecurity, representing the initial reconnaissance stage where critical data on target systems, networks, and organizations is systematically acquired. This abstract examines the pivotal facets of information-gathering tools within the cybersecurity domain. These tools are integral to ethical hacking, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessment, facilitating security professionals in comprehending vulnerabilities, appraising risk, and bolstering defensive mechanisms. The diverse categories of information-gathering tools encompass network scanners, vulnerability scanners, DNS enumeration tools, web application scanners, social engineering tools, and open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools. Each tool category serves a specific function in the information-gathering process, spanning the identification of live hosts and open ports, assessing web application vulnerabilities, and extracting publicly available data on targets. The ethical dimension is paramount in deploying information-gathering tools, necessitating strict adherence to legal and ethical frameworks and obtaining proper authorization before initiating any scanning or probing activities.

Keywords: Information Gathering Tools; Cybersecurity Enhancement; Ethical and Regulatory Challenges; Evolving Threat Landscape; Managing Large Volumes of Data; Systems Information Spread Challenges; Dynamic Network Analysis Challenges.

Received on: 16/01/2023, Revised on: 26/03/2023, Accepted on: 03/05/2023, Published on: 05/06/2023

FMDB Transactions on Sustainable Computer Letters, 2023 Vol. 1 No. 2, Pages: 130-146

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