Chapter 5 Phase 1: Reconnaissance

Whois Databases

¨Contain information regarding assignment of Internet addresses, domain names, and individual contacts

¨Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)

¨Complete list of accredited registrars available at www.internic.net/alpha.html

¨InterNIC’s whois database available at www.internic.net/whois.html

¨Whois database for organizations outside the United States available at ALLwhois web site

¨Whois database for U.S. military organizations available at whois.nic.mil

¨Whois database for U.S. government agencies available at whois.nic.gov