Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
Course Level: Intermediate
Course Overview
The Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing course provides hands-on training in ethical hacking techniques and penetration testing methods. Students will learn how to identify, exploit, and report vulnerabilities in systems and networks, simulating real-world attacks in a controlled environment. This course is perfect for aspiring ethical hackers and cybersecurity professionals who want to gain practical experience in offensive security.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing this course, you will be able to:
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Understand the legal and ethical principles of hacking and penetration testing.
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Identify vulnerabilities in systems, networks, and web applications using ethical hacking techniques.
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Perform penetration tests to exploit and assess security weaknesses.
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Use industry-standard tools such as Metasploit, Nmap, and Wireshark for ethical hacking and vulnerability testing.
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Develop comprehensive penetration test reports with actionable recommendations for securing systems.
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Apply ethical hacking techniques within the broader scope of cybersecurity to prevent unauthorized attacks.
Key Topics Covered
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Introduction to Ethical Hacking: Understanding the role of ethical hackers and legal considerations.
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Penetration Testing Process: Overview of the phases of penetration testing, including reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, and reporting.
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Reconnaissance Techniques: Gathering information about target systems using OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) and active reconnaissance tools.
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Scanning and Enumeration: Identifying open ports, services, and vulnerabilities using tools like Nmap.
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Exploitation Techniques: Gaining unauthorized access to systems through vulnerabilities such as unpatched software, misconfigurations, and weak passwords.
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Web Application Penetration Testing: Identifying and exploiting common web app vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, XSS, and CSRF.
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Post-Exploitation: Maintaining access, privilege escalation, and lateral movement within a network after an initial breach.
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Reporting and Remediation: Creating detailed penetration test reports and offering solutions to mitigate identified vulnerabilities.
Hands-On Labs/Projects
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Lab 1: Performing reconnaissance and scanning on a target network using Nmap and OSINT tools.
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Lab 2: Exploiting vulnerabilities in a web application using tools such as SQLmap and Burp Suite.
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Lab 3: Conducting a full penetration test on a network and developing a detailed report with remediation steps.
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Capstone Project: Perform a comprehensive penetration test on a simulated enterprise environment, identifying vulnerabilities, exploiting them, and documenting findings in a professional report.
Instructor Information
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Our expert instructors for this course will be announced soon. Stay tuned for details on their extensive industry experience and qualifications in cybersecurity.
Course Duration & Format
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Duration: 8 weeks (self-paced)
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Time Commitment: 4-6 hours per week
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Format: 100% online with practical ethical hacking labs
Cost and Enrollment
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Tuition Fee: $1,200
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Materials: Includes access to ethical hacking tools and virtual labs.
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Discount: 10% off if enrolling in more than one course or in the program bundle.
Enroll Now to gain hands-on ethical hacking skills and start identifying and fixing vulnerabilities in real-world systems.
Course Materials Preview
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Since this is a cybersecurity course, we constantly update our course materials to reflect the latest industry trends and threats. Upon enrolling, you'll gain full access to all up-to-date course materials via our student platform. You'll have access to video lectures, detailed outlines, hands-on labs, and additional resources to ensure you're always learning the most current content.
Community & Support
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You will have access to:​
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A dedicated online forum where you can connect with fellow students, ask questions, and collaborate on projects.
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Instructor support is available via email and course discussion boards.
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Live Q&A sessions with instructors for additional guidance.