Description

In this 4-hour course, we cover all aspects of Recon-ng ranging from installation and configuration to operation and analysis. This course starts by teaching students how to install and configure Recon-ng, even the pesky API keys. From here, we springboard into Advanced Query Techniques followed by Joe’s favorite modules. The course is completed through working through the Import and Reporting modules followed by Recon-cli and Recon-web.

Objectives

  • Install Recon-ng
  • Understand basic usage and syntax
  • Import API Keys
  • Use Recon-ng for OSINT
  • Analysis of Information Collected
  • Reporting

Prerequisites

You will need access to a Linux or Kali system with root or sudo privileges in order to install and configure Recon-ng. Having some of the API keys that Recon-ng may use may be helpful but is not required. Prior to the course, please register for an account on the Wiki Here and the Discord Here.

Who Is This Class For?

This class is for the absolute beginner in OSINT as well as seasoned professionals, law enforcement, penetration testers, and cyber threat intelligence analysts seeking to refresh their foundational knowledge.

Cost

This 4-hour course costs $190.

Continuing Education & Employer Relations

Information about getting certificates, badges, or invoices for CPEs/CEUs/etc. and employer reimbursement can be found here.

About Joe and The OSINTion

The OSINTion, LLC is an online and onsite Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) training provider based in the US. The Principal Instructor, Joe Gray, is a recognized expert in Intelligence, specifically OSINT and other relevant topics in information security. Joe’s passionate and common sense approach to Intelligence is easy to comprehend and natural for students to follow along. 

Competitively, Joe has placed in the following competitions involving OSINT:

  • 3rd place in the NOLACon Open Source Intelligence CTF in 2018 (as a member of the Password Inspection Agency)
  • 3rd place in the NOLACon Open Source Intelligence CTF in 2019 (as a member of the Password Inspection Agency)
  • 2nd place in the BSides Atlanta Open Source Intelligence CTF in 2019 (as a member of the Password Inspection Agency)
  • 1st place in the DerbyCon Social Engineering Capture the Flag (SECTF) in 2017
  • 4th place in the DerbyCon Open Source Intelligence CTF in 2019
  • 2nd place in the Hackfest (Quebec) Missing Persons CTF powered by TraceLabs in 2019 (as a member of the Password Inspection Agency)
  • 2nd place in the Hackfest (Quebec) Social Engineering Capture the Flag (SECTF) in 2019
  • 2nd place in the TraceLabs Global Missing Persons CTF V (as a member of the Password Inspection Agency)
  • 1st place in the TraceLabs Global OSINT Search Party at DEFCON 28 (as a member of the Password Inspection Agency)
  • 1st place in the TraceLabs Global OSINT Search Party at DEFCON 29 (as a member of the Federal Bureau of OH-SHINT)
  • 1st place in the TraceLabs Global OSINT Search Party at DEFCON 30 (as a member of the Eff Ess bees)