Episode 18 — Recon vs Enumeration
This episode clarifies a common source of confusion by separating reconnaissance from enumeration and showing how each phase changes what the “best next step” looks like. You’ll learn that reconnaissance is broad information gathering used to form hypotheses and narrow focus, while enumeration is deeper, targeted detail collection used to confirm specific services, users, routes, and access boundaries. We’ll cover passive versus active approaches, how constraints like scope and safety influence which is appropriate, and how to recognize the transition point where you have enough recon to start enumerating. You’ll practice scenario interpretation where the wrong choice comes from staying too broad too long or diving deep too early, and you’ll learn how to select actions that increase certainty efficiently without creating unnecessary noise. By the end, you’ll be able to tag a scenario as recon or enumeration and pick answers that match the correct phase and intent. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.
