Did you know that you can LEGALLY gather information on a person or place using apps you use every day?
Of course you did, but do you know how powerful these apps truly are or the amount of info you can really get?
Today, we will go over the basics of OSINT
So first, what is OSINT?
Open Source Intelligence is information collected from public sources like the Internet, media or social media. Like I said earlier, since this info is publicly available, it is FREE & LEGAL to gather! It’s what you do w/ the info that breaks laws
For example, Finding a spreadsheet with financial information and reporting it = Good
Using the spreadsheet to access someone's financial account = BAD
I did this one before. But since we're making #30daysofthreads a great opportunity for folks to learn gems going into 2020, I figured I bring this one back!
“Penetration Testing" by @GeorgiaWeidman
- 1 of the top books you must read if you're new to hacking or reviewing. Some material is dated but it is still a great book (Georgia is working on a new version. Don't bother her about it!) -
This book is great for those learning or working w/ Linux. It explains how to install Kali & what services are installed & what they're used for. This book also explains how to create scripts in BASH & Python
- How did you get all of them?
- How did you afford all of them?
Then they think I am lying when I tell them it cost me under $500 bucks for the first 7 - 10 certs I got.
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I know prices have went up since I got these but it can still apply
First, look up ALL the IT certs you want/need to advance in your field. For example, if you are just starting out, you will need A+, Net+, Security+. Find the cost of the exams & books
Next, go to your boss & find out what the training budget or policy is. If they don't have one, they need one. ESPECIALLY if you are in tech. So for this example, My boss agreed to reimburse me for EVERY certification exam and training materials I get as long as I pass.