Exploring passive reconnaissance

As time goes on, the internet is becoming a more valuable resource every day to many people and organizations, helping everyone to collaborate and share ideas with others beyond traditional borders. The internet was originally referred to as an information super-highway, enabling a user with an internet connection and a computer to easily visit websites, participate in online forums and communities, and perform e-commerce transactions without visiting a traditional brick-and-mortar store.

In today’s world, smartphones with a data plan enable a user to easily access the internet and its resources within a few seconds. For instance, imagine you’re looking to advance your career in the cybersecurity industry and want to identify any organization that’s hiring professionals within your region. Using the web browser on your smartphone and Google Search, you can quickly research the top cybersecurity organizations within your region...