Ethical Hacking

★★★★☆ (1,230 reviews)

Vivek Tyagi

Created by

2025-03-18

Start Date

2025-03-21

Last Date

Networking/ Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking

What you'll learn

Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts
Introduction to network security
Learning about common types of cyber threats and attacks
Hands-on experience with basic security tools
Introduction to ethical hacking and penetration testing principles

Requirements

Laptop/ computer run lightweight softwares
Good wifi

Description

CyberSercurity

This course is tailored for beginners who are new to cybersecurity. It covers fundamental cybersecurity concepts, network security basics, and introduces ethical hacking and penetration testing. Through practical exercises and hands-on labs, students will gain the foundational knowledge needed to start a career in cybersecurity or further their IT security skills.

Course Syllabus

Overview of cybersecurity
Common cyber threats (viruses malware phishing etc.)
The importance of cybersecurity in everyday life

Introduction to networks (LAN WAN)
What is a firewall and how does it work?
Basics of network monitoring and security tools

Types of attacks: Phishing Ransomware DDoS
Recognizing common cyber threats and how to protect against them
Introduction to basic threat mitigation strategies

What is ethical hacking and why is it important?
Legal and ethical guidelines for hackers
Basic hacking tools and techniques (e.g. scanning)

What is penetration testing and why is it done?
Basic penetration testing tools (e.g. Nmap Metasploit)
Hands-on lab: basic scanning and vulnerability identification

Creating strong passwords and using password managers
Understanding encryption and VPNs
Keeping your devices and data secure

Using free tools to scan for vulnerabilities
Introduction to Wireshark for network analysis
Hands-on lab: Scan a network and identify weak points

Final hands-on project: Secure a simulated environment

Who this course is for:

Beginners interested in cybersecurity
Students who want to start a career in IT security
IT professionals seeking to switch to cybersecurity
Anyone curious about ethical hacking and online safety

Meet your instructors

Vivek Tyagi

EThical Hacking/Cyber Security/IT

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With a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Applications and certifications in CCNA, Cybersecurity, and Ethical Hacking, Vivek has over 3 years of experience as a cybersecurity and ethical hacking trainer. He has trained professionals in network defense, ethical hacking techniques, and penetration testing...

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