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Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking Program Curriculum

Understand digital defense. Learn network security, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and risk management mitigation.

Duration: 12 Weeks
Skill Level: Beginner to Security Expert
Industry Certificate Provided

Detailed Course Syllabus

Module 1: Computer Networking & Security Fundamentals

Phase 1
  • Network Essentials - TCP/IP model, OSI layers, DNS, DHCP, IP addressing, and subnetting
  • Security Concepts - CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability), Cryptography basics (Symmetric/Asymmetric)
  • Operating Systems Security - Windows/Linux security auditing, system log analysis, and registry permissions
  • Kali Linux Environment - Setting up a security lab, command line masteries, and update channels

Module 2: Reconnaissance & Network Sniffing

Phase 2
  • Information Gathering - Passive & active foot-printing, OSINT techniques, Shodan, and DNS harvesting
  • Port Scanning & Enumeration - Network scanning with Nmap, identifying services, OS fingerprinting, and firewalls
  • Packet Analysis - Capturing and analyzing network traffic using Wireshark, identifying plaintext credentials
  • Social Engineering - Phishing simulations, credential harvesting, and security awareness controls

Module 3: Web Application Penetration Testing

Phase 3
  • OWASP Top 10 - Comprehensive understanding of critical web application security risks
  • Injection Attacks - SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), and Command Injection testing
  • Broken Auth & Session hijacking - Session token manipulation, brute force, and rate limiting bypasses
  • Vulnerability Tools - Automating scans using Burp Suite community edition and OWASP ZAP

Module 4: System Hacking & Incident Response

Phase 4
  • Metasploit Framework - Exploit research, payload generation, and launching local security simulations
  • Privilege Escalation - Techniques to escalate user rights on Windows and Linux targets
  • Wireless Network Security - WPA2/WPA3 auditing, credential cracking, and rogue access points
  • Defense & Incident Response - Firewall setups, IDS/IPS alerts, anti-malware policies, and secure system hardening

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Course Key Highlights

  • Networking Security & Protocols
  • Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT)
  • Ethical Hacking Tools (Kali Linux, Wireshark)
  • OWASP Top 10 Web Application Attacks
  • 100% Practical Hands-on Sandbox Labs
  • Mock Technical Interviews & Resume Auditing

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