Ethical Hacking
Course Description:
This intensive practical course is designed to equip participants with hands-on skills in ethical hacking. The course focuses on real-world scenarios and practical techniques used by ethical hackers to identify vulnerabilities, exploit weaknesses, and secure digital assets. Participants will work on simulated environments to develop practical expertise in penetration testing and cybersecurity.
Prerequisites:
Basic understanding of computer networks and operating systems
Familiarity with programming concepts (preferred but not mandatory)
Understanding the ethical hacking landscape
Differentiating ethical hacking from malicious hacking
Overview of hacking methodologies: reconnaissance, scanning, gaining access, maintaining access, covering tracks
Legal and ethical considerations in ethical hacking
TCP/IP fundamentals and protocols
Network topologies and architectures
Subnetting and IP addressing
Network reconnaissance and scanning techniques
Overview of common ethical hacking tools and their purposes
Setting up a lab environment for safe experimentation
Introduction to Kali Linux and its tools
Basic Linux commands for ethical hackers
Passive and active information gathering techniques
DNS enumeration and footprinting
Social engineering reconnaissance
Using tools like Nmap, Shodan, and Maltego
Network scanning techniques (TCP, UDP)
Service enumeration and version detection
Vulnerability scanning with tools like Nessus or OpenVAS
Banner grabbing and OS fingerprinting
Exploiting system and application vulnerabilities
Metasploit framework for exploitation
Privilege escalation techniques
Post-exploitation activities and maintaining access
Identifying and exploiting web application vulnerabilities
Cross-site scripting (XSS) and SQL injection
Directory traversal and file inclusion attacks
Using Burp Suite for web application testing
Identifying and cracking wireless encryption
Rogue access point attacks
Wi-Fi deauthentication attacks (WiFi Jamming)
Protecting against wireless attacks
Phishing attacks and email spoofing
Pretexting and baiting techniques
Physical security assessment methodologies
Tailgating and dumpster diving simulations
Buffer overflow exploitation
Evading intrusion detection systems (IDS) and intrusion prevention systems (IPS)
Conducting a complete penetration test
Creating professional penetration testing reports
C/C++ Programming
x86_64 Assembly Language
PHP Programming for Vulnerable WebApps Development
Practical labs with predefined scenarios and challenges
Virtual machines and environments for practice
Practical demonstrations and walkthroughs by the instructor
Course Objectives:
By the end of this program, students should be able to:
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Understanding Cyber Security Fundamentals: This course aims to educate students about the fundamental concepts of cybersecurity, including the importance of information security, the threat landscape, and the need for ethical hacking.
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Ethical Hacking Skills: : One of the primary goals is to teach students how to ethically hack and assess the security of computer systems, networks, and applications. This includes learning penetration testing techniques, vulnerability assessment, and exploitation
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Defensive Security Knowledge: Students learn how to defend against various cyber threats, such as malware, phishing, and social engineering. Defensive security topics may include firewall configuration, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and incident response.
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Security Tools and Technologies: This course introduces students to a range of cyber security tools and technologies used in both offensive and defensive roles. This includes tools for scanning, enumeration, exploitation, and monitoring.
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Cyber Security Best Practices: This course covers best practices for securing computer systems, networks, and data. This includes topics like access control, encryption, and secure coding
