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Social Engineering & OSINT: Information Gathering (Udemy.com)

Master Footprinting, Reconnaissance, and Kali Linux. The complete beginner's guide to gathering info effectively.

Created by: PrintsJob Academy

Last updated December 2025

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What you will learn

  • Master the theory and practice of Information Gathering (Reconnaissance).
  • Learn how to set up a Virtual Hacking Lab with Kali Linux.
  • Perform Email Harvesting and IP Tracking using live tools.
  • Understand Footprinting, Scanning, and Enumeration.
  • Learn essential Linux Terminal Commands for beginners.
  • Understand how Social Engineering attacks are planned.

How it compares

Against the other 523 rated Udemy courses in Hacking on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.3 out of 5higher than 21% of them
  • Reviews48#501 of 524 by number of reviews
  • Length1.1 hoursshorter than 94% of them
  • Last updatedDecember 2025more recently than 57% of them

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Course Description

Do you want to know the first and most important step of Hacking?

It is Information Gathering (also known as Reconnaissance).

Before a hacker touches a system, they spend 90% of their time gathering data. If you want to learn Ethical Hacking or Social Engineering, you cannot skip this step.

Welcome to the simplest guide to Information Gathering. This course is short, sweet, and to the point. We don't waste hours on boring theory. We show you exactly how to find information about a company, a person, or a website using professional tools.

What is inside this course? We take you from "zero" to "hero" in setting up your hacking lab and finding data.

  • The Basics: Understand what Footprinting, Scanning, and Enumeration really mean.

  • The Tools: Learn how to install and use Kali Linux (the #1 OS for hackers) inside a Virtual Box.

  • Hands-On Practice: We don't just talk; we do.

    • Email Harvesting: Learn how to find hidden email addresses using tools like Hunter[DOT]io.

    • IP Tracking: Learn how to find the location and IP address of a target.

    • Linux Commands: Master the basic terminal commands you need to survive.

Why is this course unique?

  • Beginner Friendly: You don't need to be a coder. We explain everything in simple English.

  • Fast-Track: This is a concise course. You can finish it in a weekend and gain a new skill immediately.

  • Safe Environment: Learn how to set up a safe lab on your own laptop so you don't damage anything.

Who should join?

  • Beginners curious about Cyber Security and Social Engineering.

  • Students who want to understand how OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) works.

  • Anyone who wants to learn Kali Linux basics quickly.

Start your Ethical Hacking journey the right way. Enroll now and learn the art of Information Gathering!

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Instructor Details

PrintsJob Academy

Hello! I'm Abhishek, and I'm here to help you secure your future through knowledge.

I truly believe that "Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today." – Malcolm X.

As a professional Software Engineer, my passion is deep-diving into the world of Computer Science, especially Computer Networking and Cyber Security. I have a huge amount of practical knowledge and experience in these technical fields, which I share through my courses to help you build a strong career foundation.

What I Teach?

On this profile, you'll find two main types of learning:

Deep Technical Skills: Comprehensive courses on subjects like Cyber Security, Computer Networking, and Data Science, designed to give you real-world, job-ready knowledge.

Exam Success: High-quality Mock Tests and practice series, like the SEBI Grade A IT Officer exam prep, to help you clear competitive exams and achieve your career goals.

My goal is simple: to break down complex topics into easy, understandable steps so that anyone, from a beginner to a working professional, can gain real knowledge and achieve success.

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Reviews

4.3

48 ratings on Udemy

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By Daniel W Koffie-Ocloo on 5/18/2023

Excellent Presentation

By Ayush on 2/12/2022

He is an amazing teacher explained everything clearly

By Sugitha S on 1/29/2022

A good beginner walk through, audio could have been better and could have had some more content

By Ismail Atiba on 1/16/2022

Interesting insights into the concept. Voice clarity would be appreciated.

By Saurabh Tiwari on 12/7/2021

Excellent course

By Aditya Bajpai on 12/5/2021

It is a great course.

By Rekha Chak on 12/3/2021

Amazing course, Go for it guys

By Abha Chak on 12/3/2021

experience is awesome, thankyou for such a great course.

By Sohel Rana on 1/9/2023

By Aryan Singh on 12/7/2021

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Overall Score : 86 / 100