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Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing
One of the most in-demand skills in the industry. Some background required. Master Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing with hands-on projects and real-world applications.
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One of the most in-demand skills in the industry. Some background required. Master Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing with hands-on projects and real-world applications. Curriculum Structure & Core Modules: • 1. Introduction to Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing • 2. Core...
What You'll Learn
- Master the core concepts and principles of Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing
- Apply practical skills through hands-on projects and real-world exercises
- Understand industry best practices and professional workflows in Cybersecurity
- Build job-ready skills that employers in Cybersecurity are looking for
- Develop problem-solving techniques specific to Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing
Requirements
- Basic computer literacy and a stable internet connection
- Willingness to learn and dedicate time to practice regularly
- No prior experience required — this course starts from the fundamentals
- A computer or laptop capable of running a modern web browser
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Course Curriculum
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8 Chapters
•32 Lecture
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1. Introduction to Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing: Foundations & First Principles
Chapter 1: Introduction to Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing ESTIMATED TIME: 35 min Ethics, Legal Frameworks, and Scoping: Rules of Engagement and the PTES Standard Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing Professional Curriculum Aligned with OffSec OSCP (PEN-200), CompTIA PenTest+, & PTES Standard 1. The Legal Boundary: What Distinguishes Hacking from Felonies In computer security, the technical...
2. Introduction to Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing: Core Concepts & Key Terminology
Chapter 1: Introduction to Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing ESTIMATED TIME: 32 min Passive Reconnaissance & OSINT: Shodan, Maltego, theHarvester, and WHOIS Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing Professional Curriculum Aligned with OffSec OSCP (PEN-200), CompTIA PenTest+, & PTES Standard 1. The Art of Stealth: Passive vs. Active Reconnaissance Reconnaissance is the foundational phase of any of...
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3. Introduction to Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing: Practical Implementation Guide
Chapter 1: Introduction to Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing ESTIMATED TIME: 35 min Active Reconnaissance & Network Scanning: Nmap Scripting Engine and Firewall Evasion Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing Professional Curriculum Aligned with OffSec OSCP (PEN-200), CompTIA PenTest+, & PTES Standard 1. The Mechanics of Port Scanning: Layer 4 Fingerprinting Once passive reconnaissance identifie...
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4. Introduction to Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing: Troubleshooting & Best Practices
Chapter 1: Introduction to Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing ESTIMATED TIME: 30 min Vulnerability Identification & Threat Modeling: CVSS Scoring and Exploit-DB Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing Professional Curriculum Aligned with OffSec OSCP (PEN-200), CompTIA PenTest+, & PTES Standard 1. Turning Port Scans into Exploitation Vectors A port scan produces raw data: a list of open ports, ban...
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5. Chapter 1 Quiz
6. Assignment 1: Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing Fundamentals Project
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8 Chapters
32 Lectures
1 week
Skill Level intermediate
Taught in English
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Category: Cybersecurity
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