Program Curriculum

• Module 1

  Introduction to Ethical Hacking (4 hours)

  • Understanding the role of ethical hackers
  • Legal and ethical considerations
  • Setting up a lab environment for practice
• Module 2

  Footprinting and Reconnaissance (4 hours)

  • Passive and active information gathering
  • OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) techniques
  • Tools like Nmap, Shodan, and theHarvester
• Module 3

  Scanning and Enumeration (4 hours)

  • Port scanning and service enumeration
  • Identifying vulnerabilities using tools like Nessus and Nikto
  • Enumerating users and shares
• Module 4

  Vulnerability Assessment and Exploitation (3 hours)

  • Vulnerability scanning and assessment
  • Exploiting common vulnerabilities (e.g., SQL injection, XSS)
  • Metasploit framework basics
• Module 5

  Wireless Network Hacking (3 hours)

  • Cracking WEP/WPA/WPA2 keys
  • Rogue access points
  • Securing wireless networks
• Module 6

  Web Application Security (4 hours)

  • OWASP Top Ten vulnerabilities
  • Manual and automated web app testing
  • Secure coding practices
• Module 7

  Social Engineering and Phishing (3 hours)

  • Psychological manipulation techniques
  • Crafting effective phishing emails
  • Protecting against social engineering attacks
• Module 8

  Network Penetration Testing (4 hours)

  • Active directory attacks
  • Privilege escalation
  • Post-exploitation techniques
• Module 9

  Mobile Application Security (3 hours)

  • Assessing Android and iOS apps
  • Reverse engineering mobile apps
  • Mitigating mobile security risks
• Module 10

  Report Development and Remediation (5 hours)

  • Writing effective penetration test reports
  • Prioritizing vulnerabilities
  • Collaborating with stakeholders for remediation

  By the end of this course, participants will have practical skills in ethical hacking, penetration testing, and securing systems. They’ll be well-prepared to take on real-world challenges in the cybersecurity field.