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Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing

Learn ethical hacking techniques, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing methodologies, and security auditing.er.

14 weeks
Advanced
Weekday evenings (Mon-Thu, 6PM-8PM) or Weekend classes (Sat, 9AM-3PM)

Course Overview

Master the art of ethical hacking and penetration testing with our advanced cybersecurity course. Learn to think like a hacker to better defend against cyber attacks. This hands-on course covers reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, post-exploitation, and reporting. You will use industry-standard tools like Metasploit, Nmap, Burp Suite, and Wireshark to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in a controlled lab environment. Ideal for security professionals pursuing careers in penetration testing or security consulting.

What You'll Learn

  • Conduct comprehensive security assessments and penetration testss
  • Use ethical hacking tools and techniques professionally
  • Identify and exploit common vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10)
  • Perform web application and network penetration testing
  • Write professional penetration testing reports
  • Understand legal and ethical considerations in security testing

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Reconnaissance & Footprinting

  • Information gathering techniques
  • OSINT (Open Source Intelligence)
  • Network scanning and enumeration
  • Social engineering tactics

Module 2: Vulnerability Assessment

  • Vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus, OpenVAS)
  • Manual vulnerability identification
  • OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
  • Vulnerability prioritization and risk scoring

Module 3: Exploitation & Post-Exploitation

  • Metasploit Framework
  • Exploit development basics
  • Privilege escalation techniques
  • Maintaining access and covering tracks

Module 4: Web Application & Wireless Security

  • Web application penetration testing
  • SQL injection and XSS attacks
  • Wireless network hacking (WPA/WPA2)
  • Reporting and remediation recommendations