Section outline

    • Micro-topic 13.1: What is Enumeration?

      Micro-topic Goal: Define enumeration in the ethical hacking process and explain how it differs from earlier steps, emphasizing the goal of gathering detailed information from target systems.

    • Micro-topic 13.2: Enumerating Windows/SMB and Network Shares

      Micro-topic Goal: Show how attackers enumerate Windows network information, like shared folders, NetBIOS names, and user accounts, through SMB/NetBIOS, especially if misconfigured.

    • Micro-topic 13.3: Enumerating Other Services (SNMP, SMTP, DNS, etc.)

      Micro-topic Goal: Highlight how attackers enumerate information from common network services beyond SMB – including SNMP, SMTP, DNS, and others – by exploiting default settings or standard queries.

    • Micro-topic 13.4: Web Enumeration – Finding Hidden Web Content

      Micro-topic Goal: Explain how to enumerate information from web servers and websites, such as discovering hidden directories/pages, reading comments or error messages for info, and generally probing a website for more than what’s immediately visible.