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OSINT Framework
OSINT Framework and its Functions
The first phase in ethical hacking is reconnaissance, also known as footprinting and information collecting, in which we gather as much information about the target as possible. OSINT plays a critical role in obtaining information on the target, as we discussed in our previous blog. So, what exactly is OSINT and Why is it important?
You can use a variety of techniques to learn more about someone or an organization. However, because information is dispersed across the internet, using separate methods to find different sorts of information would be impractical. Therefore, the OSINT framework plays such a crucial role in information retrieval.
What is OSINT Framework?
The OSINT framework is a cybersecurity structure that consists of a collection of OSINT technologies that may be used to find information about a target more quickly and easily. It is a web-based platform that allows you to browse several OSINT tools on various themes and goals based on your requirements. The OSINT framework focuses on acquiring data through open-source tools and resources. It can also be easily browsed looking at the OSINT tree and it provides excellent classification of all existing intel sources.
