Advanced Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity: Hands-On Training

Advanced Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity: Hands-On Training

Course Duration: 60 Days

Target Audience:

Beginners and individuals interested in gaining foundational knowledge of ethical hacking and cybersecurity.

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Define ethical hacking and cybersecurity and explain their importance
• Identify and assess common security vulnerabilities in computer systems and networks
• Apply basic ethical hacking techniques to find and exploit security vulnerabilities, such as scanning, enumeration, and password cracking
• Implement basic cybersecurity measures to protect against common attacks, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and strong passwords

Course Assessment:

Module-specific quizzes and a final exam to evaluate knowledge retention

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Course Modules

Module 1

What is Ethical Hacking?

Introduction to the concept of ethical hacking.
Explains the purpose, ethics, and differences from malicious hacking.
Covers the legal aspects and regulatory compliance
Provides examples of real-world ethical hacking scenarios.
Discusses the benefits of ethical hacking for organizations.

Module 2

Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Fundamentals of cybersecurity, including CIA (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability).
The importance of securing data and systems.
Overview of cybersecurity risk management.
Discussion of different types of cyber threats
Explanation of the cybersecurity industry and career opportunities.

Module 3

Information Gathering

Initial phase of ethical hacking.
Techniques for gathering information about a target, including OSINT.
Understanding the concept of threat odelling.
Introduction to reconnaissance and footprinting.
Hands-on exercises for practicing information gathering.

Module 4

Scanning

Introduction to the scanning phase in ethical hacking.
Techniques for scanning networks and systems.
Identifying open ports and services.
Understanding the importance of scanning in vulnerability assessment.
Real-world examples of scanning and its role in the hacking process.

Module 5

Enumeration

Understanding the enumeration phase in ethical hacking.
Techniques for gathering detailed information about target systems.
Extracting information about users, shares, and network resources.
Leveraging enumeration results for further attacks.
Real-world examples of enumeration and its role in the hacking process.

Module 6

Vulnerability Assessment

Identifying and assessing vulnerabilities in networks and systems.
Critical step in ethical hacking.
Introduction to vulnerability databases and scoring systems.
Explanation of common vulnerability assessment methodologies.
Practical hands-on vulnerability assessment exercises

Module 7

System Hacking

Understanding system vulnerabilities and exploits.
Gaining unauthorized access to systems.
Techniques for privilege escalation.
Exploiting system weaknesses.
Hands-on exercises for system hacking.

Module 8

Password Cracking

Password cracking techniques.
Understanding password complexity and security.
Discussion of password hashing and salting.
Overview of rainbow tables and dictionary attacks.
Practical demonstrations of password cracking tools.

Module 9

Malware Basics

Introduction to malware, including viruses, worms, Trojans.
The potential impact on systems and security.
Explanation of malware distribution methods.
Discussion of malware prevention and detection.
Hands-on malware analysis and identification.

Module 10

Network Sniffing

Network packet capture and analysis.
Identifying potential security threats and vulnerabilities.
Introduction to packet sniffing tools like Wireshark.
Discussion of network monitoring and intrusion detection.
Hands-on exercises for network sniffing and analysis.

Module 11

Social Engineering

Exploration of social engineering tactics like phishing and pretexting.
Understanding how attackers manipulate human behavior.
Discussion of social engineering in the context of cybersecurity breaches.
Examples of real-world social engineering attacks.
How to recognize and defend against social engineering attempts.

Module 12

Denial of Service (DoS) Attacks

Introduction to Denial of Service (DoS) attacks.
Types of DoS attacks, including flooding and amplification attacks.
Recognizing signs of a DoS attack.
Mitigation and prevention strategies.
Simulated DoS attack scenarios and defense mechanisms.

Module 13

Session Hijacking

Understanding session hijacking and its significance in cybersecurity.
Types of session hijacking attacks (e.g., session fixation, session sidejacking).
Techniques for intercepting and hijacking user sessions.
Session hijacking prevention and mitigation.
Real-world examples of session hijacking and its impact on security.

Module 14

Firewall Fundamentals

Basics of firewalls and their use in protecting networks and filtering traffic.
Introduction to firewall rule sets and policies.
Discussion of firewall types, including stateful and application-layer firewalls.
Hands-on firewall configuration and rule management.
Real-world firewall scenarios and case studies.

Module 15

Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS):

Role of Intrusion Detection Systems in identifying and responding to security breaches.
Network-based and host-based IDS.
Intrusion detection rules and signatures.
IDS configuration and testing.
Real-world examples of IDS alerts and incident response.

Module 16

Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS):

Understanding Intrusion Prevention Systems and their role in stopping attacks.
Differentiating IDS from IPS.
Setting up and configuring IPS.
Testing and optimizing IPS performance.
Real-world IPS deployments and their impact on network security.

Module 17

Honeypots

Introduction to honeypots as a cybersecurity tool.
Types of honeypots, including low-interaction and high-interaction.
Deploying and managing honeypots.
Monitoring and analyzing honeypot data.
Honeypot-based threat intelligence and deception techniques.

Module 18

Web Application Security

Exploration of common web application vulnerabilities like SQL injection and XSS.
Learning how to protect web applications from these threats.
Introduction to web application security tools and best practices.
Discussion of secure coding principles.
Hands-on testing of web application vulnerabilities and security.

Module 19

SQL Injection

Introduction to SQL Injection as a common web application vulnerability.
Understanding how SQL Injection attacks work.
Exploiting SQL Injection vulnerabilities to access databases
Mitigation and prevention techniques.
Real-world examples of SQL Injection attacks and their impact on web security.

Module 20

Wireless Network Security

Importance of securing wireless networks.
Common vulnerabilities and encryption methods.
Introduction to wireless network auditing and assessment.
Discussion of Wi-Fi security protocols.
Hands-on exercises in securing and testing wireless networks.

Module 21

Mobile Device Security

Exploring security considerations for mobile devices.
Discussing mobile operating system vulnerabilities.
Introduction to mobile device management (MDM) solutions.
Hands-on exercises for securing and testing mobile devices.
Real-world examples of mobile security breaches and countermeasures.

Module 22

IoT (Internet of Things) Security

Introduction to IoT devices and their vulnerabilities.
IoT security challenges and risks.
IoT security best practices and standards.
Assessing and securing IoT devices.
Real-world IoT security breaches and mitigation strategies.

Module 23

Cloud Computing Security

Introduction to cloud computing and its importance in modern IT.
Understanding the shared responsibility model in the cloud.
Common cloud security threats and challenges.
Best practices for securing data and applications in the cloud.
Real-world examples of cloud security incidents and their implications.

Module 24

Encryption Basics

Fundamentals of encryption, including symmetric and asymmetric encryption.
Protecting data and communications.
Introduction to encryption algorithms and ciphers.
Discussion of key management and encryption in practice.
Hands-on encryption and decryption exercises.

Module 25

Incident Response

The incident response process.
Effective response and mitigation of security incidents.
Introduction to the incident response team and roles.
Discussion of incident response plans and communication.
Hands-on incident response simulations and case analysis.

Module 26

Secure Password Practices

Creating and managing secure passwords.
Essential for protecting accounts and systems.
Explanation of password policies and guidelines.
Discussion of multi-factor authentication (MFA).
Hands-on password management and security best practices.

Module 27

Physical Security

Securing physical access to systems and facilities.
Protecting against physical threats to information assets
Introduction to physical access controls and security measures.
Discussion of biometrics and surveillance systems.
Real-world physical security case studies and best practices.

Module 28

Email Security

Understanding the importance of email security.
Introduction to email encryption and digital signatures.
Discussion of spam, phishing, and email spoofing.
Hands-on email security configuration and testing.
Real-world email security incidents and prevention techniques.

Module 29

Software Updates and Patching

The significance of software updates and patch management.
Introduction to vulnerability management and Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS).
Discussion of patch management best practices.
Hands-on exercises for software patching and vulnerability scanning.
Real-world examples of unpatched software vulnerabilities and their consequences.

Module 30

Safe Browsing and Email Habits

Educating users on safe internet and email practices.
Tips for recognizing and avoiding malicious websites.
Discussion of best practices for email communication.
Hands-on exercises for safe web browsing and email habits.
Real-world examples of online threats and how to avoid them.

Module 31

Basic Cyber Hygiene

The importance of practicing good cyber hygiene.
Introduction to cybersecurity hygiene principles.
Discussion of regular software and system maintenance..
Hands-on exercises for implementing cyber hygiene practices.
Real-world case studies demonstrating the consequences of poor cyber hygiene.

Module 32

Data Backups

Understanding the critical role of data backups in cybersecurity.
Introduction to backup types, including full, incremental, and differential.
Discussion of backup storage and retention policies.
Hands-on data backup and recovery exercises.
Real-world examples of data loss incidents and successful recoveries.

Module 33

Ethics in Hacking

Examining the ethical considerations in ethical hacking.
Discussing the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Code of Ethics.
Exploration of responsible disclosure and bug bounty programs.
Hands-on exercises for making ethical decisions in hacking scenarios.
Real-world examples of ethical hacking and its impact on cybersecurity.

Module 34

Final Exam and Course Review

Comprehensive final exam covering the course content.
Evaluation of knowledge acquired in previous modules.
Review of key concepts, tools, and practical skills.
Discussion of ethical hacking and cybersecurity career paths.
Guidance on further learning and certification opportunities.

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