ETHICAL HACKING COURSE

Ethical Hacking Certification Course Syllabus and Content Delivery Plan
By Vigor EdTech

Course Overview

This Ethical Hacking Certification course is designed to equip participants with the skills required to identify vulnerabilities and secure IT systems against cyber threats. The course focuses on ethical hacking techniques, tools, and strategies to simulate cyberattacks and safeguard organizational assets. It is ideal for IT professionals, cybersecurity enthusiasts, and individuals aspiring to pursue a career in ethical hacking and penetration testing.

Course Duration

• Total Duration: 12 Weeks


• Weekly Commitment: 6-8 hours (including lectures, assignments, and practical sessions)


• Delivery Mode: Online (live + recorded sessions) and optional offline workshops

Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to Ethical Hacking

Duration: 1 Week

Topics Covered:

• Basics of Ethical Hacking


• Importance of Cybersecurity


• Legal Aspects and Ethics


• Understanding Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Attacks


• Overview of Tools Used in Ethical Hacking

Hands-On: Setting up a lab environment with Kali Linux and virtual machines

Module 2: Footprinting and Reconnaissance

Duration: 1 Week

Topics Covered:

• Types of Footprinting


• Tools and Techniques for Gathering Information


• Active vs Passive Reconnaissance


• WHOIS Lookup, DNS Enumeration, and Social Engineering

Hands-On: Using tools like Nmap, Maltego, and OSINT frameworks for reconnaissance

Module 3: Scanning and Enumeration

Duration: 2 Weeks

Topics Covered:

• Network Scanning Techniques


• Port Scanning and Vulnerability Scanning


• Banner Grabbing


• Enumeration of Network Resources

Hands-On: Conducting network scans with Nmap, Nessus, and OpenVAS

Module 4: System Hacking

Duration: 2 Weeks

Topics Covered:

• Exploiting System Vulnerabilities


• Password Cracking Techniques


• Privilege Escalation


• Covering Tracks

Hands-On: Using Metasploit for system exploitation and privilege escalation

Module 5: Web Application Hacking

Duration: 2 Weeks

Topics Covered:

• OWASP Top 10 Vulnerabilities


• SQL Injection and Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)


• Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)


• Web Application Firewalls (WAF) Evasion Techniques

Hands-On: Testing and exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications using Burp Suite and OWASP ZAP

Module 6: Wireless Network Hacking

Duration: 1 Week

Topics Covered:

• Wireless Encryption Standards


• Wireless Attacks: WEP/WPA/WPA2 Cracking


• Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) Attacks


• Wireless Security Best Practices

Hands-On: Cracking wireless networks using Aircrack-ng and Wireshark

Module 7: Mobile and IoT Hacking

Duration: 1 Week

Topics Covered:

• Understanding Mobile OS Vulnerabilities


• Exploiting Android and iOS Applications


• IoT Security Challenges


• Tools and Frameworks for Mobile and IoT Security

Hands-On: Penetration testing of mobile apps and IoT devices

Module 8: Social Engineering and Physical Security

Duration: 1 Week

Topics Covered:

• Understanding Social Engineering Techniques


• Phishing, Pretexting, and Baiting Attacks


• Physical Security Vulnerabilities


• Preventative Measures for Social Engineering

Hands-On: Simulating phishing campaigns and analyzing the outcomes

Module 9: Cloud Security and Hacking

Duration: 1 Week

Topics Covered:

• Introduction to Cloud Security


• Exploiting Cloud Infrastructure Vulnerabilities


• Cloud Security Best Practices


• Tools for Cloud Penetration Testing

Hands-On: Assessing vulnerabilities in cloud environments using tools like ScoutSuite and CloudSploit

Capstone Project

Duration: 2 Weeks (Runs Parallel to Module 9)**

Deliverables:

• End-to-end penetration testing of a simulated enterprise network


• Identifying vulnerabilities and presenting a detailed remediation report

Examples:

• Performing a full-scale penetration test on a web application


• Auditing and securing a wireless network setup

Content Delivery Plan

1. Learning Methodology

• Live Sessions: Weekly expert-led interactive sessions (2 hours/session)


• Recorded Content: On-demand video tutorials for self-paced learning


• Hands-On Practice: Guided exercises and real-world simulations


• Discussion Forums: Dedicated Q&A forums with mentors

2. Assignments and Quizzes

• Weekly assignments based on practical use cases


• Quizzes to test conceptual understanding and skills

3. Practical Use Cases

• Industry-relevant scenarios for hands-on practice


• Use-case-driven projects to simulate real-world challenges

4. Mentorship and Support

• One-on-one mentorship for personalized guidance


• Feedback sessions to refine skills and project deliverables

5. Certification

• Certification of Completion from Vigor EdTech


• Portfolio-ready capstone project to demonstrate expertise

Target Audience

• IT Professionals and Network Engineers


• Cybersecurity Enthusiasts and Students


• Ethical Hacking Aspirants and Penetration Testers


• System Administrators and Developers

Pre-requisites

• Basic understanding of networking concepts


• Familiarity with Linux commands and programming basics (optional but helpful)

Tools and Technologies

• Kali Linux, Metasploit, Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP


• Nmap, Wireshark, Aircrack-ng


• Nessus, OpenVAS


• Cloud Security Tools: ScoutSuite, CloudSploit

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