Expected learning outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will:
- Understand the ethical hacking process and its importance in modern cybersecurity.
- Learn various hacking techniques and tools used by malicious actors.
- Gain practical experience in performing penetration testing and vulnerability assessment.
- Develop skills to identify and assess system vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and threats.
- Learn how to secure networks, systems, and applications against cyber threats.
- Understand the legal and ethical considerations of ethical hacking.
- Prepare for the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification exam.
Who should attend?
Microsoft Publisher
Course modules and outline
Module 1: Introduction to Ethical Hacking
- Understanding ethical hacking and its scope
- Types of hackers and their motivations
- The hacking lifecycle and phases
Module 2: Footprinting and Reconnaissance
- Gathering information using passive and active techniques
- Social engineering tactics for information gathering
- Tools and resources for footprinting
Module 3: Scanning and Enumeration
- Network scanning techniques and tools
- Enumerating network resources and services
- Banner grabbing and SNMP enumeration
Module 4: System Hacking
- Password cracking and techniques
- Escalating privileges and gaining unauthorized access
- Hiding files and covering tracks
Module 5: Malware Threats
- Types of malware: viruses, worms, Trojans, and more
- Malware analysis and reverse engineering basics
- Detecting and removing malware infections
Module 6: Network Sniffing and Analysis
- Packet sniffing concepts and tools
- Analyzing network traffic for vulnerabilities
- Securing against network-based attacks
Module 7: Social Engineering
- Psychology of social engineering attacks
- Phishing, pretexting, tailgating, and baiting techniques
- Creating a strong security awareness program
Module 8: Web Application Security
- Common web application vulnerabilities (SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, etc.)
- Testing web applications for security flaws
- Securing web applications and APIs
Module 9: Wireless Network Security
- Wireless encryption and authentication protocols
- Wi-Fi vulnerabilities and attacks
- Securing wireless networks and devices
Module 10: Cryptography
- Basics of cryptography and encryption algorithms
- Digital signatures and certificates
- Cryptanalysis techniques and attacks
Module 11: Cloud Security
- Cloud computing models and security concerns
- Securing cloud environments and data
- Cloud-specific vulnerabilities and best practices
Module 12: Incident Response and Recovery
- Developing an incident response plan
- Investigating and containing security breaches
- Business continuity and disaster recovery strategies
Module 13: Legal and Ethical Considerations
- Laws and regulations related to hacking and cybersecurity
- Ethical guidelines for ethical hackers
- Reporting vulnerabilities responsibly
Key course benefits
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