Describe all preplanning activities prior to conducting the passive scan on the target site.

The joint task force has asked for your assistance again with a new case. They have asked you to plan and conduct the preliminary passive scan. Conduct data gathering and footprinting on a website of your choice and prepare to provide your findings to the task force. Write a paper in which you answer the following:

1. Describe all preplanning activities prior to conducting the passive scan on the target site. 2. Explain what tools are required to conduct a passive scan on a website or company. 3. Outline the procedures and results of the data gathering, noting any flaws or weaknesses. 4. Use at least three quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as quality resources.