Active & Passive Fingerprinting Microsoft Operating Systems Using ICMP Protocol

Explore active and passive fingerprinting techniques for Microsoft operating systems using the ICMP protocol in this comprehensive Black Hat conference talk. Delve into the intricacies of network reconnaissance as speaker Ofir Arkin demonstrates how to gather valuable information about Windows systems through both proactive and stealthy methods. Learn to leverage the Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) for identifying and analyzing Microsoft OS versions, uncovering potential vulnerabilities, and enhancing your understanding of network security. Gain insights into the effectiveness of these fingerprinting techniques and their implications for both offensive and defensive cybersecurity strategies.