Course Overview

🎓 Course Title: Ethical Hacking & Cybersecurity
Duration: 16 Weeks (4 Months)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Mode: Online (with Labs, Projects & Certificate)

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🧠 Course Objectives:
  - Master ethical hacking methodologies and penetration testing techniques
  - Understand cybersecurity frameworks, vulnerabilities, and defense strategies
  - Learn to identify, exploit, and remediate security weaknesses
  - Develop skills in network security, web application security, and incident response

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📚 Course Modules:
📘 Week 1–2: Cybersecurity Foundations
✅ Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity
  - Cybersecurity landscape and threat actors
  - CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)
  - Security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001)
✅ Module 2: Ethical Hacking Fundamentals
  - Ethical hacking vs malicious hacking
  - Penetration testing methodologies (OSSTMM, OWASP)
  - Legal and ethical considerations
🧰 Week 3–4: Network Security & Reconnaissance
✅ Module 3: Network Security Basics
  - TCP/IP protocols and vulnerabilities
  - Network scanning techniques (Nmap, Nessus)
  - Firewall and IDS/IPS evasion
✅ Module 4: Information Gathering
  - OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) techniques
  - Social engineering reconnaissance
  - Footprinting and enumeration
⚙️ Week 5–6: System Penetration
✅ Module 5: Vulnerability Assessment
  - Vulnerability scanning and analysis
  - CVSS scoring and risk assessment
  - Automated vs manual testing
✅ Module 6: System Exploitation
  - Buffer overflow attacks
  - Privilege escalation techniques
  - Post-exploitation activities
🧪 Week 7–8: Web Application Security
✅ Module 7: Web Application Vulnerabilities
  - OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
  - SQL injection, XSS, CSRF attacks
  - Authentication and session management flaws
✅ Module 8: Web Application Testing
  - Manual and automated web testing
  - Burp Suite and OWASP ZAP
  - Web application firewall bypass
🏗️ Week 9–10: Wireless & Mobile Security
✅ Module 9: Wireless Network Security
  - WiFi security protocols (WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3)
  - Wireless penetration testing
  - Bluetooth and IoT device security
✅ Module 10: Mobile Security
  - Android and iOS security models
  - Mobile application security testing
  - Mobile device management (MDM)
🚀 Week 11–12: Advanced Topics
✅ Module 11: Cryptography & Steganography
  - Encryption algorithms and implementations
  - Cryptographic attacks and countermeasures
  - Digital forensics basics
✅ Module 12: Incident Response & Forensics
  - Incident response lifecycle
  - Digital forensics tools and techniques
  - Evidence collection and preservation
🎯 Week 13–14: Capstone Projects
✅ Module 13: Real-world Penetration Testing
  - Complete penetration testing engagement
  - Report writing and documentation
  - Client communication and remediation
🏆 Week 15–16: Certification Prep
✅ Module 14: Certification Preparation
  - CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) exam prep
  - OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional) prep
  - Career guidance and job placement

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🛠️ Tools & Technologies Used:
  - Kali Linux, Metasploit, Burp Suite
  - Nmap, Wireshark, Nessus, OpenVAS
  - OWASP ZAP, SQLMap, John the Ripper
  - VirtualBox/VMware for lab environments
  - Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) for testing

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🏆 Assessment & Certification
  - Hands-on labs and practical exercises
  - Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions
  - Final penetration testing project
  - Certificate of Completion + CEH exam voucher

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💬 Extras:
  - Access to cybersecurity Discord community
  - Guest lectures from industry professionals
  - Career guidance and job placement assistance
  - Lifetime access to course materials and updates