OSINT Toolkit for Reconnaissance phase of Penetration Testing

This research paper describes how we created a user-friendly toolkit to help security experts gather information from different sources and analyse it during penetration testing. The toolkit allows for quick and efficient data collection and seamlessly integrates with other tools used in penetration testing. By following a step-by-step approach, we built and tested the toolkit before making it available for use. Existing tools for information gathering are limited by either being passive or active in their approach, which is a drawback. However, this toolkit overcomes that limitation by offering both active and passive tools for gathering information. With this toolkit, penetration testers can identify weaknesses in a system's security and help improve cybersecurity overall. Our research contributes to better OSINT toolkit development and enhances cybersecurity practices for everyone involved.