# Introduction In a penetration testing process, the information gathering stage is one of the most crucial phases. This lab focuses on introducing the usage of tools for obtaining information. The more information you gather about the target host, the higher the success rate of the penetration test. In the Kali system, some penetration tools are pre-installed. By using these tools, you will gradually become familiar with the basic steps of gathering information. This course is a hands-on lab tutorial. To help understand some operations in the lab, some information security theory content will be added, and the most worthwhile articles will be recommended for you to read while practicing.
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