> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://hackbook.dudji.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Recon

> Passive and active reconnaissance — mapping the target before you touch it.

<Warning>This section is currently being built out. Check back soon.</Warning>

Reconnaissance is the **first and most critical phase** of any engagement. The goal is to gather as much information about the target as possible without triggering detection.

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  <Card title="Infrastructure Discovery" icon="network" href="/playbook/recon/infrastructure-based-enumeration">
    Map network layout, edge exposure, and infrastructure trust boundaries.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Tip>
  Host-level and remote-management deep dives are now tracked under Enumeration
  to avoid duplicate topic pages.
</Tip>