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Ethical Hacking Essentials

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.

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.

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.
  • 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

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

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.

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