Ethical Hacking
Ethical Hacking is the practice of testing computer systems, networks, and
applications to identify security vulnerabilities before malicious hackers can exploit them. This
course provides an in-depth introduction to ethical hacking techniques, tools, and methodologies.
Designed for cybersecurity enthusiasts, IT professionals, and ethical
hackers, this course covers key topics such as penetration testing, network security, malware
analysis, and cryptography. By the end of this course, learners will have hands-on experience in
securing systems against cyber threats.
Course Content
- What is Ethical Hacking?
- Types of Hackers
- Ethical Hacking vs. Cybercrime
- Legal Framework & Certifications
- Information Gathering Techniques
- Passive & Active Reconnaissance
- Whois, DNS Enumeration, & OSINT
- Social Engineering Tactics
- Network Scanning Tools (Nmap, Hping3)
- Identifying Open Ports & Services
- Banner Grabbing & OS Fingerprinting
- Exploiting Weaknesses in Services
- System Hacking & Privilege Escalation
- Password Cracking Techniques
- Exploit Development & Metasploit
- Covering Tracks & Maintaining Access
- OWASP Top 10 Vulnerabilities
- SQL Injection & Cross-Site Scripting
- Web Application Firewalls & Security
- API Security Best Practices
- Wireless Network Security
- WPA Cracking & Man-in-the-Middle Attacks
- Mobile Application Penetration Testing
- Secure Coding for Mobile Apps
- Security Policies & Compliance
- Incident Handling & Forensics
- Malware Analysis & Reverse Engineering
- Implementing Security Measures
- Conducting a Full Penetration Test
- Reporting Vulnerabilities & Fixes
- Implementing Cyber Defense Strategies
