Shodan Reconnaissance and Pentesting
Purpose
Provide systematic methodologies for leveraging Shodan as a reconnaissance tool during penetration testing engagements. This skill covers the Shodan web interface, command-line interface (CLI), REST API, search filters, on-demand scanning, and network monitoring capabilities for discovering exposed services, vulnerable systems, and IoT devices.
Inputs / Prerequisites
- •Shodan Account: Free or paid account at shodan.io
- •API Key: Obtained from Shodan account dashboard
- •Target Information: IP addresses, domains, or network ranges to investigate
- •Shodan CLI: Python-based command-line tool installed
- •Authorization: Written permission for reconnaissance on target networks
Outputs / Deliverables
- •Asset Inventory: List of discovered hosts, ports, and services
- •Vulnerability Report: Identified CVEs and exposed vulnerable services
- •Banner Data: Service banners revealing software versions
- •Network Mapping: Geographic and organizational distribution of assets
- •Screenshot Gallery: Visual reconnaissance of exposed interfaces
- •Exported Data: JSON/CSV files for further analysis