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The process of gathering information on targeted computer systems and networks is defined as:
Vulnerability Research
Footprinting
OS Fingerprinting
System Reconnaissance
Footprinting is defined as the process of gathering information on computer systems and networks.
Vulnerability Research is not considered part of footprinting. It is the general knowledge of what vulnerabilities exist for individual systems, networks, and software.
OS Fingerprinting will give you the OS name and services used on an individual system and is part of scanning and enumeration of targeted networks or systems, not part of footprinting.
System Reconnaissance is not a defined term in the context of this examination.
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