Ethical Hacking for Beginners: Learn the Core Phases & Tools

Course Overview

• Course Title: Ethical Hacking for Beginners: Learn the Core Phases & Tools
• Instructor: ARUNNACHALAM SHANMUGARAAJAN
• Target Audience:
  • Aspiring ethical hackers
  • IT security enthusiasts
  • Cybersecurity students
• Prerequisites:
  • Basic knowledge of computers & networking
  • Passion for cybersecurity and ethical hacking
  • A Windows/Linux machine to practice ethical hacking tools

Curriculum Highlights

• Key Topics Covered:
  • Understanding the ethical hacking landscape and its importance
  • Collecting data about a target system
  • Identifying open ports, services, and vulnerabilities
  • Learning common attacks like password cracking, DDOS, and phishing
  • Exploring backdoors, Trojans, and persistence techniques
  • Deep dive into Kali Linux, Metasploit, Wireshark, and Nmap
  • Understanding cybersecurity laws, responsible disclosure, and penetration testing policies
• Key Skills Learned:
  • Reconnaissance (Footprinting & Information Gathering)
  • Scanning & Enumeration
  • Gaining Access (Exploitation Techniques)
  • Maintaining Access
  • Covering Tracks & Reporting

Course Format

• Duration: 2.5 hours on-demand video
• Format: Self-paced online course
• Resources:
  • Assignments
  • Access on mobile and TV
  • Certificate of completion