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Course Outline
What the programme covers, module by module.
Module 1: Introduction to Ethical Hacking
- Cybersecurity fundamentals
- Ethical hacking concepts
- Threat landscape
- Security principles
- Hacking methodology
- Industry applications
Module 2: Networking Fundamentals
- TCP/IP model
- OSI model
- IP addressing
- Ports and protocols
- Network devices
- Network architecture
Module 3: Linux Fundamentals
- Linux commands
- File systems
- User management
- Shell scripting basics
- Package management
- System administration
Module 4: Information Gathering
- Open-source intelligence
- Footprinting
- Reconnaissance
- Search techniques
- DNS enumeration
- Domain analysis
Module 5: Network Scanning
- Host discovery
- Port scanning
- Service enumeration
- Banner grabbing
- Network mapping
- Scan analysis
Module 6: Vulnerability Assessment
- Vulnerability identification
- Security scanning
- Risk assessment
- Prioritization
- Validation
- Remediation planning
Module 7: System Security Testing
- Windows security
- Linux security
- User privilege analysis
- Service assessment
- Configuration review
- Hardening concepts
Module 8: Web Application Security
- HTTP fundamentals
- Web architecture
- Authentication
- Session management
- Web vulnerabilities
- Security testing
Module 9: OWASP Top Risks
- Injection attacks
- Cross-site scripting
- Broken authentication
- Access control
- Security misconfiguration
- Secure development awareness
Module 10: Password Security
- Password policies
- Password storage
- Multi-factor authentication
- Credential security
- Password auditing
- Best practices
Module 11: Wireless Network Security
- Wireless fundamentals
- Wi-Fi security
- Wireless encryption
- Secure configuration
- Wireless monitoring
- Security best practices
Module 12: Social Engineering Awareness
- Human security risks
- Phishing awareness
- Security awareness
- Identity verification
- Insider threats
- Defensive strategies
Module 13: Cryptography Fundamentals
- Encryption concepts
- Hashing
- Digital signatures
- Certificates
- Public key infrastructure
- Secure communication
Module 14: Cloud Security
- Cloud security principles
- Identity management
- Cloud storage security
- Network security
- Shared responsibility
- Best practices
Module 15: Container Security
- Docker security
- Kubernetes basics
- Image security
- Runtime protection
- Secure deployment
- Container monitoring
Module 16: Security Monitoring
- Log analysis
- SIEM concepts
- Threat detection
- Security monitoring
- Incident identification
- Alert management
Module 17: Incident Response
- Incident lifecycle
- Detection
- Analysis
- Containment
- Recovery
- Documentation
Module 18: Penetration Testing Methodology
- Assessment planning
- Scope definition
- Testing workflow
- Finding validation
- Documentation
- Reporting
Module 19: Security Reporting
- Report writing
- Risk ratings
- Executive summaries
- Technical documentation
- Remediation recommendations
- Communication skills
Module 20: Enterprise Security Best Practices
- Defense in depth
- Zero Trust concepts
- Network segmentation
- Security governance
- Risk management
- Continuous improvement
Module 21: Real-World Security Projects
- Network assessment
- Web security assessment
- Vulnerability analysis
- Security reporting
- Practical exercises
- Case studies
Module 22: Emerging Cybersecurity Trends
- AI in cybersecurity
- Cloud-native security
- Threat intelligence
- Security automation
- Future trends
- Career development
Who it's for & what's included
Pick a delivery method to see exactly who it suits and everything you receive.
Classroom
Best for learners who want face-to-face tuition and to network with peers in person.
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor on-site
- ✓ Printed workbook & materials
- ✓ Group exercises & case studies
Online Instructor-Led
Best for learners who want a live instructor and a fixed schedule, without the travel.
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor via video call
- ✓ Digital workbook & resources
- ✓ Session recordings
Self-Paced
Best for self-motivated learners who need maximum flexibility around work and life.
Everything you get
- ✓ On-demand video lessons
- ✓ Interactive quizzes
- ✓ 24/7 access on any device
Course Overview
The Ethical Hacking program equips learners with practical skills to assess and strengthen the security of networks, systems, web applications, and cloud environments. Participants learn reconnaissance, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, network security, web security, wireless security, cloud security, reporting, and defensive security practices through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios.