Course Overview

The Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Course provides learners with the knowledge and tools to identify vulnerabilities in systems, networks, and applications. Participants will explore key topics such as reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, and reporting while adhering to ethical guidelines. This hands-on course covers the entire penetration testing lifecycle, using industry-standard tools and methodologies to simulate real-world cyberattacks. By the end of the course, learners will be able to conduct ethical hacking activities to strengthen security and protect against malicious attacks.

 

Prerequisites

Basic understanding of computer networks and operating systems is recommended.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for cybersecurity professionals, IT administrators, network engineers, and individuals interested in ethical hacking and penetration testing. It is also suitable for beginners with a strong interest in cybersecurity and hacking concepts.

Course Highlights

  • Learn ethical hacking principles and methodologies.
  • Gain hands-on experience with tools such as Nmap, Metasploit, and Burp Suite.
  • Explore techniques for reconnaissance, scanning, and exploitation.
  • Develop skills in creating penetration test reports and remediation strategies.
  • Understand the legal and ethical considerations in penetration testing.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Perform ethical hacking activities within legal and ethical boundaries.
  • Conduct reconnaissance to gather information about targets effectively.
  • Use scanning tools to identify vulnerabilities in networks and systems.
  • Exploit vulnerabilities ethically to demonstrate security weaknesses.
  • Create comprehensive penetration test reports with actionable insights.
  • Recommend strategies for mitigating risks and strengthening security.
  • Simulate advanced attack scenarios to test organisational defences.
  • Implement ethical hacking techniques to prevent malicious exploits.
  • Stay updated on evolving hacking tools and methodologies.
  • Communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Course Outline

Instructional Methods: Group discussions on ethical hacking concepts, practical exercises in ethical scenarios, and case studies on notable penetration tests.

Topics Covered:

  • Overview of ethical hacking and its role in cybersecurity.
  • Key phases of penetration testing: reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, reporting.
  • Ethical and legal considerations in hacking.
  • Common hacking methodologies (OWASP, PTES, NIST).
  • Tools and environments used for ethical hacking.

Instructional Methods: Hands-on exercises in reconnaissance techniques, group discussions on intelligence gathering, and case studies on information leaks.

Topics Covered:

  • Passive reconnaissance using publicly available information.
  • Active reconnaissance techniques and tools.
  • Open-source intelligence (OSINT) gathering.
  • Identifying potential attack vectors through footprinting.
  • Using tools like WHOIS, Shodan, and Maltego for data collection.

Instructional Methods: Practical exercises in scanning networks, group discussions on vulnerability assessment, and case studies on scanning results.

Topics Covered:

  • Scanning networks to identify hosts, services, and open ports.
  • Tools for scanning and mapping networks (e.g., Nmap, Nessus).
  • Conducting vulnerability assessments and interpreting results.
  • Identifying potential exploits using vulnerability databases.
  • Best practices for avoiding detection during scanning activities.

Instructional Methods: Hands-on exercises in exploiting vulnerabilities, group discussions on ethical considerations, and case studies on successful exploit attempts.

Topics Covered:

  • Exploiting common vulnerabilities in networks, applications, and systems.
  • Using exploitation frameworks like Metasploit.
  • Privilege escalation techniques to gain higher-level access.
  • Maintaining access through backdoors and persistence mechanisms.
  • Avoiding collateral damage during ethical exploitation.

Instructional Methods: Practical exercises in post-exploitation analysis, group discussions on reporting methods, and case studies on remediation plans.

Topics Covered:

  • Gathering information post-exploitation for impact analysis.
  • Using tools to extract sensitive data while preserving evidence.
  • Developing comprehensive penetration test reports.
  • Recommending remediation strategies for identified vulnerabilities.
  • Communicating findings to stakeholders effectively.

Instructional Methods: Hands-on exercises in advanced tools, group discussions on evolving hacking techniques, and case studies on cutting-edge security challenges.

Topics Covered:

  • Introduction to web application penetration testing (e.g., Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP).
  • Wireless network penetration testing.
  • Social engineering techniques and countermeasures.
  • Advanced attack simulations using customised scripts and tools.
  • Evolving threats and staying updated in ethical hacking.

Certification

A certificate of completion will be awarded upon successful completion of the course.

Course Fees

Course fee $788 $488

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