Certified Ethical Hacking

Certified Ethical Hacking Course Outline

Course Details

Prerequisites: Knowledge of Computer

1. Course Objective:

The course aims to equip participants with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in ethical hacking, covering fundamental security concepts, reconnaissance, vulnerability analysis, system hacking, malware threats, sniffing, social engineering, evasion techniques, web server and application hacking, SQL injection, wireless network hacking, mobile platform and IoT hacking, cloud computing security, and cryptography. By completing this course, you can easily pass the certificates

2. Course Contents:

1. Introduction to Ethical Hacking

  • Fundamental Security Concepts
  • Types of Hackers
  • Threat Categories
  • Attack Types
  • The Five Stages of Ethical Hacking

2. Setting up Hacking Lab

  • Initial Preparation and install Virtual Box
  • Install Kali Linux on virtual box
  • Linux Basic
  • Linux Terminal and commands

3. Reconnaissance and Foot printing

  • Foot printing Methods (Active and Passive)
  • Foot printing Tools and Techniques
  • Information Gathering and Analysis

4. Scanning Networks and Enumeration

  • Scanning Methodology
  • Identifying Targets
  • Port Scanning Techniques
  • Enumeration Strategies

5. Vulnerability Analysis

  • Vulnerability Assessment Process
  • Vulnerability Research Methods
  • Vulnerability Management Lifecycle
  • Tools for Vulnerability Analysis

6. Network Hacking

  • Network basics
  • Wireless Mode
  • Pre connection attack and packet sniffing
  • WEP Cracking
  • WPA/ WPA2 Cracking

7. System Hacking

  • Password Cracking Techniques
  • Privilege Escalation
  • Exploiting Windows and Linux Systems
  • Executing Applications

8. Malware Threats

  • Types of Malwares (Viruses, Worms, Trojans, etc.)
  • Malware Components
  • Malware Analysis Techniques
  • Malware Mitigation Strategies

9. Sniffing and Spoofing

  • Sniffing Basics
  • ARP Poisoning
  • Passive and Active Sniffing
  • Spoofing Attacks

10. Social Engineering

  • Social Engineering Techniques
  • Phishing and Spear Phishing
  • Pretexting and Tailgating
  • Countermeasures against Social Engineering Attacks

11. Denial of Service (DoS) Attacks

  • DoS and DDoS Concepts
  • Types of DoS Attacks
  • Mitigation Strategies

12. Session Hijacking

  • Session Hijacking Techniques
  • Cookie Theft
  • Session Fixation
  • Countermeasures against Session Hijacking

13. Evading IDS, Firewalls, and Honeypots

  • Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems
  • Firewall Evasion Techniques
  • Honeypot Detection and Evasion

14. Hacking Web Servers and Web Applications

  • Web Server Architecture
  • OWASP Top 10 Vulnerabilities
  • SQL Injection Attacks
  • Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Attacks

15. Wireless Network Hacking

  • Wireless Standards and Authentication Mechanisms
  • Wireless Encryption Cracking
  • Rogue Access Point Attacks
  • Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) Attacks

16. Hacking Mobile Platforms

  • Mobile Platform Architecture
  • Mobile Application Security
  • Mobile Device Exploitation

17. Hacking IoT (Internet of Things)

  • IoT Architecture and Communication Protocols
  • IoT Device Vulnerabilities
  • IoT Exploitation Techniques

18. Cryptography

  • Basic Cryptographic Concepts
  • Encryption Algorithms (Symmetric and Asymmetric)
  • Hashing Algorithms
  • Cryptographic Attacks and Countermeasures

3. Practical Applications of the Course:

  • Conduct hands-on lab sessions to practice using hacking tools.
  • Simulate network environments for practical application.
  • Organize Capture the Flag competitions for hands-on experience.
  • Analyze real-world case studies of security breaches.
  • Assign penetration testing projects for practical assessment.
  • Encourage pursuit of industry-recognized certifications.
  • Invite guest speakers for real-world insights.
  • Utilize online platforms and virtual labs for guided practice.