Modern attackers rely heavily on publicly available information to understand their targets before initiating any active attack. By analyzing externally visible data, technical structures, and organizational information, valuable insights can be gained without direct interaction with internal systems.

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As part of this module, BOSSEC Cybersecurity evaluates the external footprint of an organization by identifying what is accessible, visible, and potentially exploitable from an external perspective. The aim is to understand how an organization appears to a potential attacker and to uncover unintended exposure of systems, services, and sensitive information.

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What’s Included?

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Public Asset Identification
 

As part of this phase, publicly accessible assets associated with the organization are identified, including domains, subdomains, IP addresses, and cloud resources. This also includes the structured mapping of externally reachable systems and the detection of potentially forgotten or unmanaged components, such as shadow IT, that may unintentionally expose parts of the infrastructure.

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External Data Source Analysis
 

Publicly available technical data sources such as DNS records, WHOIS information, and certificate transparency data are analyzed and correlated. This evaluation provides insight into the underlying infrastructure, identifies relationships between assets, and helps uncover potential exposure points that could be leveraged by an attacker.

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Technology & Infrastructure Visibility

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This step focuses on identifying technologies, services, and infrastructure components that are externally visible. By analyzing observable systems and interfaces, it is assessed which elements of the environment are exposed and whether they could represent potential entry points from an attacker’s perspective.

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Organizational Exposure (OSINT)

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Publicly available organizational information is evaluated to understand how the organization presents itself externally. This includes identifying roles, responsibilities, and technology indicators that may be indirectly exposed. The correlation of technical and organizational data provides a comprehensive overview of potential targeting opportunities.

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Optional: Social Engineering Exposure

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If explicitly requested, potential social engineering attack vectors are evaluated based on publicly available information. This may include identifying scenarios in which trust, processes, or communication patterns could be exploited. Optional phishing simulation campaigns can be conducted to assess user interaction behavior in realistic scenarios.