# recon-phases-and-goals

* The goal is to Recon as much as possible without alerting the target - All while staying stealthy as much possible.

#### Key Goals of Recon

* Identify target domains, IPs, and infrastructure
* Discover subdomains and associated services
* Map open ports and technologies used
* Collect email addresses, employees, and DNS record
* Understand potential weak points in public-facing systems

#### What You Collect in Recon

* Domain names and subdomains
* IP addresses and live hosts
* WHOIS and DNS records
* Web technologies and frameworks
* Email addresses and contact details
* Files exposed online (.pdf, .docx, etc.)