Zero to Hero in Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking

Course Overview

• Course Title: Zero to Hero in Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking
• Instructor: Jasmin Dawada, Start-Tech Academy
• Target Audience:
  • Aspiring cybersecurity professionals
  • Ethical hackers
  • Individuals interested in digital security
• Prerequisites:
  • No prior experience required
  • Computer with internet access
  • Willingness to learn

Curriculum Highlights

• Key Topics Covered:
  • Setting up a secure virtual lab environment
  • Phases of ethical hacking
  • CIA and DAD triads in cybersecurity
  • Anonymity tools (VPNs, proxies, TOR)
  • Passive information gathering tools
  • Web application vulnerabilities
  • Penetration testing and vulnerability assessment
  • Mitigating common cyber threats
  • AI techniques in cybersecurity
  • Defending against social engineering attacks
  • Mobile and WiFi security risks
• Key Skills Learned:
  • Ethical hacking principles
  • Online identity protection
  • Vulnerability assessment
  • Penetration testing
  • Malware detection and removal
  • AI-driven cybersecurity strategies
  • Social engineering resilience
  • Mobile and WiFi security countermeasures

Course Format

• Duration: 18 hours on-demand video
• Format: Self-paced online course
• Resources:
  • 3 articles
  • 1 downloadable resource
  • Access on mobile and TV
  • Closed captions
  • Certificate of completion