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Course 46 - CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst | Episode 9: Domain Names, IP Ranges, and Zone Transfers

Podcast: CyberCode Academy · CyberCode Academy

Opublikowano: 2026-10-15

Episode OverviewThis episode explores the fundamentals of DNS reconnaissance and network footprinting, examining how security professionals can use Internet addressing information and DNS infrastructure to build a clearer picture of an organization's external network.The discussion begins with the relationship between human-readable domain names and IP addresses, then moves into global IP address allocation, WHOIS-based information gathering, and DNS zone transfers. It concludes with alternative subdomain enumeration techniques and defensive measures designed to prevent unauthorized DNS information disclosure.Key Topics Covered1. Domain Names, IP Addresses, and Internet AllocationThe episode begins with the foundations of Internet addressing and name resolution...