Hello everyone,
I’m pretty new to pentesting and I’m trying to learn how to approach targets that use Cloudflare or similar protection. I’ve been experimenting with different reconnaissance methods and tools, but I’m not sure which direction is most effective for a beginner.
So far I’ve tried a few public tools and search engines, but I haven’t had much luck. I’m still figuring out how to set up accounts and which services are worth investing in.
I have a few questions I’d love advice on:
Between Shodan, Censys, CriminalIP, and Zoomeye — which platform is most useful for someone starting out?
What’s the best general approach for dealing with services that are hidden behind Cloudflare or similar providers?
Is it even necessary to try to “unmask” infrastructure like that if the goal is just to practice initial access techniques in a legal, educational setting?
Thanks in advance for any guidance! I’m trying to learn responsibly and avoid wasting money on tools that aren’t beginner‑friendly.
I’m pretty new to pentesting and I’m trying to learn how to approach targets that use Cloudflare or similar protection. I’ve been experimenting with different reconnaissance methods and tools, but I’m not sure which direction is most effective for a beginner.
So far I’ve tried a few public tools and search engines, but I haven’t had much luck. I’m still figuring out how to set up accounts and which services are worth investing in.
I have a few questions I’d love advice on:
Between Shodan, Censys, CriminalIP, and Zoomeye — which platform is most useful for someone starting out?
What’s the best general approach for dealing with services that are hidden behind Cloudflare or similar providers?
Is it even necessary to try to “unmask” infrastructure like that if the goal is just to practice initial access techniques in a legal, educational setting?
Thanks in advance for any guidance! I’m trying to learn responsibly and avoid wasting money on tools that aren’t beginner‑friendly.
