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.