This course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of ethical hacking techniques and methodologies. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced IT professional, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities within an organization. Each section offers clear explanations, practical examples, and hands-on activities to reinforce learning and prepare you for real-world ethical hacking scenarios:
Learning Objectives
In this course, you will learn:
- Understanding Ethical Hacking Fundamentals.
- Understand Reconnaissance Techniques.
- Understand the Process of Network Enumeration.
- Conduct Vulnerability Assessments.
- Plan and Execute Penetration Testing Engagements.
- Information Security in Document Management.
- Identify Common Web Application Vulnerabilities.
- Understand the Principles of Cryptography.
Course Modules
MODULE 1
Introduction to Ethical Hacking
- Lesson 1: Overview of ethical hacking and its importance
- Lesson 2: Distinction between ethical hacking and malicious hacking
- Lesson 3: Legal and ethical considerations in ethical hacking
MODULE 2
Networking Fundamentals
- Lesson 1: Basics of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
- Lesson 2: OSI model and network layers
- Lesson 3: Network devices and their functions (routers, switches, firewalls)
MODULE 3
Information Gathering and Reconnaissance
- Lesson 1: Techniques for footprinting and reconnaissance
- Lesson 2: Gathering information using open-source intelligence (OSINT)
- Lesson 3: Tools and methodologies for discovering network assets
MODULE 4
Scanning and Enumeration
- Lesson 1: Port scanning techniques (TCP, UDP)
- Lesson 2: Service enumeration and version detection
- Lesson 3: Identifying vulnerabilities and weaknesses in systems
MODULE 5
Vulnerability Assessment and Management
- Lesson 1: Introduction to vulnerability assessment
- Lesson 2: Vulnerability scanning tools (Nmap, Nessus)
- Lesson 3: Prioritizing and mitigating identified vulnerabilities
MODULE 6
Web Application Security
- Lesson 1: Common web vulnerabilities (SQL injection, XSS, CSRF)
- Lesson 2: Web application scanning tools (Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP)
- Lesson 3: Best practices for securing web applications
MODULE 7
Wireless Network Security
- Lesson 1: Basics of wireless networks (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth)
- Lesson 2: Wireless security protocols (WEP, WPA, WPA2)
- Lesson 3: Wireless penetration testing techniques
MODULE 8
Cryptography Basics
- Lesson 1: Fundamentals of cryptography (encryption, hashing, digital signatures)
- Lesson 2: Cryptographic protocols and algorithms
- Lesson 3: Application of cryptography in securing data and communications
MODULE 9
Social Engineering Attacks
- Lesson 1: Understanding social engineering techniques
- Lesson 2: Psychological principles behind social engineering
- Lesson 3: Mitigating social engineering attacks through awareness and training
MODULE 10
Penetration Testing Methodologies
- Lesson 1: Introduction to penetration testing
- Lesson 2: Penetration testing phases (planning, reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, reporting)
- Lesson 3: Tools and techniques used in penetration testing engagements
MODULE 11
Incident Response and Handling
- Lesson 1: Incident response process and procedures
- Lesson 2: Creating an incident response plan
- Lesson 3: Techniques for analyzing and mitigating security incidents
MODULE 12
Legal and Ethical Issues in Ethical Hacking
- Lesson 1: Compliance requirements and regulations
- Lesson 2: Reporting vulnerabilities responsibly
- Lesson 3: Ethical guidelines for ethical hackers and penetration testers
- Conclusion
- Project
- Assessment
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