CEH v13 Module 2: Footprinting and Reconnaissance focuses on the initial phase of ethical hacking, where professionals gather critical information about a target system or network before launching an attack simulation. This module covers various footprinting techniques, including open-source intelligence (OSINT), DNS footprinting, network scanning, and social engineering tactics to identify vulnerabilities. Participants learn how to use tools like Maltego, WHOIS, Shodan, and Google Dorks to collect valuable insights about a target. Understanding footprinting and reconnaissance is crucial for ethical hackers to assess security weaknesses and strengthen an organization's defense against cyber threats. This module provides hands-on training to help cybersecurity professionals master passive and active information-gathering techniques essential for ethical hacking and penetration testing.