Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• IT professionals and system administrators
• Network engineers and support staff
• Cybersecurity enthusiasts and entry-level security analysts
• Software developers interested in secure coding
• Graduates in computer science or IT-related fields
• Anyone preparing for CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) or similar certifications

Prerequisites:

• Basic knowledge of networking, operating systems, and IT systems is recommended.

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand fundamental cybersecurity concepts and threats.
• Identify and analyze common vulnerabilities in IT systems and networks.
• Use ethical hacking techniques to assess the security posture of systems.
• Apply penetration testing tools and methodologies.
• Implement security best practices and countermeasures.
• Understand legal and ethical responsibilities in ethical hacking.

DAY 1

Introduction to Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking

• Welcome and introduction
• Pre-test
• Overview of cybersecurity principles and history
• Threat landscape: malware, ransomware, phishing, DDoS, etc.
• Understanding the CIA triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)
• Introduction to ethical hacking and roles of ethical hackers
• Types of hackers: white hat, black hat, grey hat
• Legal and ethical considerations
• Setting up a lab environment

DAY 2

Network and System Security

• Basics of networking and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S)
• Identifying and securing network components (routers, firewalls, switches)
• Common network attacks and how they work (MITM, sniffing, spoofing)
• OS security (Windows and Linux hardening)
• Vulnerability scanning tools (Nmap, Nessus, OpenVAS)
• Introduction to Wireshark for packet analysis

DAY 3

Reconnaissance, Scanning, and Enumeration

• Footprinting techniques and tools
• Passive vs. active reconnaissance
• Scanning networks and systems
• Banner grabbing and OS fingerprinting
• Enumeration techniques (NetBIOS, SNMP, LDAP)
• Hands-on: Information gathering and scanning exercises

DAY 4

Gaining Access and Exploitation Techniques

• Introduction to Metasploit Framework
• Exploiting system and web vulnerabilities (SQL injection, XSS, buffer overflow)
• Brute-force attacks and password cracking (Hydra, John the Ripper)
• Privilege escalation techniques
• Malware and backdoor creation basics
• Defense mechanisms and intrusion detection

DAY 5

Penetration Testing and Countermeasures

• Penetration testing phases and methodology
• Writing and delivering a penetration testing report
• Security best practices for organizations and individuals
• Defense in depth and layered security models
• Hands-on: Simulated penetration test (end-to-end exercise)
• Review, Q&A, and wrap-up
• Post-test
• Certificate ceremony