Welcome to the Ethical Hacking Essentials course offered by Cyber Security Zone! This program is designed for individuals who are passionate about cybersecurity and aspire to embark on a career in ethical hacking. Through this comprehensive course, you will gain essential knowledge, skills, and tools required to kickstart your journey as an ethical hacker and cybersecurity professional.
Target Audience: Students with basic computer and network knowledge interested in starting their career in ethical hacking.
Course Objectives
Who Should Enroll
Course Format
Course Outline
Certification
Course Objectives
Upon completing this course, students will:
Understand the ethical and legal implications of hacking.
Learn the fundamentals of information security and cyber threats.
Be introduced to the common tools and techniques used in ethical hacking.
Gain basic knowledge in assessing and improving the security posture of systems.
Prepare for advanced training and certifications in ethical hacking.
Who Should Enroll
This course is suitable for:
Students and beginners interested in starting a career in ethical hacking.
IT professionals looking to transition into cybersecurity roles.
Security enthusiasts and hobbyists interested in learning ethical hacking.
System administrators, network engineers, and security analysts.
Penetration testers and cybersecurity consultants.
Anyone interested in understanding cybersecurity from an offensive perspective.
Course Format
Lectures and interactive sessions with experienced professionals.
Hands-on labs for practice with ethical hacking tools.
Group discussions and case study analyses.
Quizzes and assessments to gauge understanding
Course Outline
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of computer networks and operating systems.
Familiarity with programming concepts is beneficial but not required.
Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Ethical Hacking
Lessons:
Understanding Ethical Hacking
Ethical Hacking Code of Ethics
Legal Framework and Compliance
The Role of an Ethical Hacker
Review Questions
Module 2: Setting Up the Ethical Hacking Lab
Lessons:
Building a Safe and Legal Practice Environment
Virtualization Technology for Hacking Labs
Essential Tools and Software
Review Questions
Labs:
Setting Up a Virtual Lab with VirtualBox or VMware
Installing Kali Linux and Other Essential Tools
Module 3: Reconnaissance and Footprinting
Lessons:
The Art of Information Gathering
Footprinting Techniques and Tools
Social Engineering Basics
Review Questions
Labs:
Performing Reconnaissance with Tools like Nmap and Shodan
Module 4: Scanning and Enumeration
Lessons:
Network Scanning Techniques
Vulnerability Scanning
Enumeration Techniques and Tools
Review Questions
Labs:
Using Nessus or OpenVAS for Vulnerability Scanning
Enumerating Network Resources and Services
Module 5: System Hacking Fundamentals
Lessons:
Exploiting Vulnerabilities
Password Cracking Techniques
Escalating Privileges
Covering Tracks and Erasing Evidence
Review Questions
Labs:
Password Cracking with John the Ripper
Using Metasploit for Exploitation
Module 6: Malware Threats
Lessons:
Types of Malware
Malware Analysis Basics
Antivirus Evasion Techniques
Review Questions
Labs:
Analyzing Malware in a Controlled Environment
Module 7: Sniffing and Spoofing
Lessons:
Network Sniffing Techniques
MAC Address Spoofing
DNS Spoofing
Review Questions
Labs:
Packet Sniffing with Wireshark
Conducting a DNS Spoofing Attack (in a Lab Environment)
Module 8: Social Engineering
Lessons:
Principles of Social Engineering
Common Social Engineering Attacks
Defending Against Social Engineering
Review Questions
Labs:
Recognizing and Analyzing Social Engineering Tactics (Case Studies)
Module 9: Web Application Hacking
Lessons:
Web Application Vulnerabilities
SQL Injection and Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
Web Application Firewalls and Countermeasures
Review Questions
Labs:
Exploiting Web Vulnerabilities in a Safe Lab Environment
Module 10: Wireless Network Security
Lessons:
Wireless Networking Concepts
Wireless Encryption Weaknesses
Hacking Wireless Networks
Review Questions
Labs:
Cracking WPA/WPA2 Passwords with Aircrack-ng
Module 11: Ethical Hacking Report Writing
Lessons:
Documenting Findings and Recommendations
Ethical Disclosure
Review Questions
Labs:
Writing a Sample Ethical Hacking Report
Certification
Students who successfully complete the course will receive a certificate of completion titled “Ethical Hacking Essentials” from Cyber Security Zone, signifying their preparedness for advanced ethical hacking training and their commitment to pursuing a career in this dynamic field.
