Ethical Hacking – 4 Week

🎯 Course Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Understand ethical hacking concepts and cybersecurity fundamentals

• Identify system and network vulnerabilities

• Perform basic penetration testing

• Use popular ethical hacking tools

• Secure systems against common cyber attacks

• Build a strong foundation for advanced cybersecurity careers

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👨‍🎓 Who Should Enroll?

• Engineering & diploma students

• Beginners interested in cybersecurity

• IT & Computer Science students

• Professionals switching to cybersecurity

• Anyone curious about hacking (legally 😄)

No prior hacking experience required!

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🧠 Course Duration

• Duration: 2 Weeks

• Mode: Online / Offline / Hybrid

• Level: Beginner to Intermediate

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📘 Detailed Course Curriculum

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🗓️ Week 1: Foundations of Ethical Hacking & Networking

🔹 Day 1: Introduction to Ethical Hacking

• What is Ethical Hacking?

• Hackers vs Crackers vs Ethical Hackers

• Types of Hackers (White, Black, Grey Hat)

• Cybercrime & Cyber Laws (IT Act, legal boundaries)

• Career paths in Ethical Hacking

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🔹 Day 2: Networking Basics for Hackers

• Basics of Computer Networks

• Types of Networks (LAN, WAN, MAN)

• OSI & TCP/IP Models

• IP Addressing & Subnetting

• Ports, Protocols & Services

• How data travels on the internet

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🔹 Day 3: Linux & Command Line Essentials

• Introduction to Linux (Kali Linux)

• Linux file system

• Basic Linux commands

• File & directory permissions

• Installing and updating tools

• Why hackers prefer Linux

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🔹 Day 4: Footprinting & Reconnaissance

• Information Gathering Techniques

• Passive vs Active Reconnaissance

• DNS Enumeration

• Google Dorking

• WHOIS Lookup

• Email & domain footprinting

• Tools: WHOIS, Nmap (intro)

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🔹 Day 5: Scanning & Enumeration

• Network Scanning Concepts

• Port Scanning

• Service & Version Detection

• Vulnerability Scanning Basics

• Tools:

  • Nmap

  • Netcat

  • Zenmap

• Understanding scan results

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🗓️ Week 2: Attacks, Security & Hands-On Practice

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🔹 Day 6: System Hacking Basics

• Password Attacks

• Types of Passwords

• Brute Force & Dictionary Attacks

• Hashing & Encryption Basics

• Introduction to Metasploit Framework

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🔹 Day 7: Malware & Cyber Attacks

• Types of Malware (Virus, Worm, Trojan, Ransomware)

• Malware lifecycle

• Keyloggers (conceptual)

• Backdoors & payloads

• How malware spreads

• Prevention techniques

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🔹 Day 8: Web Application Hacking

• How websites work

• HTTP & HTTPS basics

• Common Web Vulnerabilities:

  • SQL Injection

  • XSS (Cross Site Scripting)

  • CSRF

• OWASP Top 10 overview

• Tools: Burp Suite (Intro)

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🔹 Day 9: Wireless & Network Security

• Wi-Fi Security Basics

• Encryption Types (WEP, WPA, WPA2)

• Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attacks

• ARP Spoofing (concept)

• Securing wireless networks

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🔹 Day 10: Cyber Defense & Final Project

• Cybersecurity Best Practices

• Firewalls & IDS/IPS

• Antivirus & system hardening

• Ethical Hacking Methodology

• Final Mini Project:

  • Vulnerability Assessment of a Test System

• Career Guidance & Certification Path

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🧪 Hands-On Labs & Practical Training

• Kali Linux environment setup

• Live tool demonstrations

• Real-world attack simulations (safe & legal)

• Mini penetration testing tasks

• Guided practice sessions

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🛠️ Tools Covered

• Kali Linux

• Nmap

• Metasploit

• Netcat

• Burp Suite

• Wireshark (Intro)

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🏆 Certification

• Certificate of Completion