Course Overview:

Course Title: Ethical Hacking Essentials

Course Duration: 12 Weeks (3 Months)

Course Description: This three-month course is designed for individuals aiming to gain essential skills in ethical hacking and cybersecurity. Participants will explore core concepts, methodologies, and practical applications of ethical hacking to secure computer systems and networks. Through hands-on labs, real-world scenarios, and detailed tutorials, participants will develop the knowledge and skills required to identify and mitigate cybersecurity threats.

Detailed Course Outline:

Weeks 1-2: Introduction to Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity Basics

• Understanding Ethical Hacking

  • Overview of ethical hacking concepts and principles
  • Differentiating ethical hacking from malicious hacking

• Cybersecurity Fundamentals

  • Basic principles of cybersecurity
  • Overview of common cyber threats and attacks

Weeks 3-4: Networking Basics and Information Gathering

• Networking Fundamentals

  • Introduction to networking protocols and services
  • Understanding TCP/IP and OSI models

• Information Gathering Techniques

  • Passive and active information gathering
  • Tools for network reconnaissance

Weeks 5-6: Scanning and Enumeration

• Port Scanning Techniques

  • Discovering open ports on target systems
  • Conducting network scans using tools

• Service Enumeration

  • Identifying running services and their vulnerabilities
  • Extracting information from target systems

Weeks 7-8: Vulnerability Assessment and Exploitation

• Vulnerability Assessment

  • Identifying and assessing vulnerabilities in systems and applications
  • Using vulnerability scanning tools

• Exploitation Techniques

  • Exploiting common vulnerabilities
  • Gaining unauthorized access to systems

Weeks 9-10: Web Application Security

• Web Application Security Basics

  • Common vulnerabilities in web applications
  • Web application security testing tools

• Web Application Penetration Testing

  • Identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications
  • Best practices for securing web applications

Weeks 11-12: Wireless Network Security and Final Project

• Wireless Network Security

  • Understanding wireless security protocols
  • Conducting wireless network penetration tests

• Final Project: Ethical Hacking Simulation

  • Applying learned concepts to a comprehensive real-world ethical hacking simulation
  • Identifying and securing vulnerabilities in a simulated environment

Evaluation and Assessment:

• Weekly practical exercises, mid-term assessments, and a final project will be used to assess participants' understanding and application of ethical hacking skills.