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Defensive Dorking

Learn how to protect your organization from information disclosure through Google dorking and implement defensive measures.

60 min
8 lessons
Intermediate

Protect Your Organization

Defensive dorking is the practice of using Google dorks to audit your own organization's information exposure. By understanding what attackers can find, you can take proactive steps to secure sensitive information and reduce your attack surface.

Defensive Measures

1. Audit Your Exposure

Use dorks against your own domains to find what attackers can discover

2. Configure robots.txt

Properly configure robots.txt to prevent indexing of sensitive directories

3. Implement Access Controls

Use authentication and authorization for admin panels and sensitive data

4. Monitor for Leaks

Set up alerts for your organization's information appearing in search results

5. Educate Your Team

Train employees on the risks of information disclosure

Learning Objectives

  • Identify information disclosure vulnerabilities
  • Implement proactive security measures
  • Configure proper access controls
  • Establish monitoring systems

Prerequisites

  • Basic understanding of web technologies

⚠️ Important Note

Always get proper authorization before auditing any organization's web presence. Unauthorized testing may violate terms of service or local laws.